AIC News

05 Mar
2025

Webinar: Reinventing government and how it interacts with research and innovation in agriculture and food with Michael Wernick

by Agri-food Innovation Council | Uncategorised

Over 40 government departments and agencies fund research and innovation in agriculture and food. Some administer multiple funding programs. Each has its own overhead, application forms, processes, timelines, etc. This makes it difficult for researchers, innovators and organizations involved in agriculture and food to know when, where and how to get funding for their projects. […]

07 Nov
2024

AIC announces its conference

by Agri-food Innovation Council | Uncategorised

The theme for AIC’s 2025 conference is “Showcasing Innovation: Agriculture and Food as Key Drivers of the Economy”. The conference will be held May 6 – 7, 2025 in Ottawa. To register and/or sponsor, please click here.

04 Nov
2024

AIC executive elected

by Agri-food Innovation Council | Uncategorised

The Board of Directors of the Agri-Food Innovation Council met and elected its Vice Chair (Dr. Wilf Keller), Treasurer (Peter Henderson) and Secretary (Dr. Rita Sterne). The Board also discussed various activities and plans for the upcoming year.

11 Oct
2024

AIC Chair elected

by Agri-food Innovation Council | Uncategorised

AIC is pleased to note that Dr. Lianne Dwyer was elected as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Agri-Food Innovation Council. With a career spanning over four decades in government and academia, Dr. Dwyer is well positioned to lead the organization’s renewal. She is joined on the Board by Mr. Peter Henderson, Dr. […]

10 Oct
2024

AIC’s CEO presents at HoC Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food

by Agri-food Innovation Council | Uncategorised

Earlier today, the Agri-Food Innovation Council (AIC) appeared in front of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food on the topic of “Impact of Border Carbon Adjustments and Reciprocity of Standards on Canadian Agriculture”. To watch the presentation given by our CEO Serge Buy, click here. (Under Earlier Today – “Impact of […]

30 Sep
2024

AIC has a new Board of Directors

by Agri-food Innovation Council | News

Following the Special Members Meeting, a new Board of Directors was selected. The new Board includes familiar AIC figures such as Dr. Lianne Dwyer (chair, 2012-2017) and Dr. Wilf Keller (chair, 2017-2020). Other directors were selected.

27 Sep
2024

AIC members vote to look for a new direction at AIC Special Members Meeting

by Agri-food Innovation Council | News

Members of AIC in attendance during the Special Members Meeting of September 27 voted in favour of strengthening the organization and look for new pathways to sustainability. Attendees heard from members of the Board, members and the CEO.

27 Apr
2023

AIC continues to call for a national strategy for agri-food research, innovation and adoption

by Agri-food Innovation Council | Uncategorised

AIC’s CEO, Serge Buy, presented at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research in Ottawa. The discussion, on intellectual property, also touched upon the need for a better coordination of efforts at the national level.

26 Apr
2023

AIC ends successful Spring Engagement Session

by Agri-food Innovation Council | News

Speakers, panelists and attendees made the 2023 AIC Spring Engagement Session a resounding success. Discussions on adoption, climate change, increased productivity and funding were held through the packed two days. What made the event an event greater success was the great “vibe” at the event with lots of interesting discussions on the sidelines, networking […]

21 Apr
2023

Changes to the Board of Directors

by Agri-food Innovation Council | Uncategorised

The Agri-food Innovation Council would like to congratulate Cam Dahl for having been elected as Chair of the Board. Mr. Dahl replaces Dr. Julianne Curran who led the Board of Directors since January 2020. Dr. Karen Churchill was elected as Vice Chair while Dr. Rajasekaran Lada was re-elected as Secretary. Thank you to Dr. Rita […]

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