OTTAWA, January 22, 2024 – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) proudly congratulates Past-President Mary Robinson on her esteemed appointment to the Senate of Canada.
Mary Robinson made history as the first female President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, steering the organization from 2019 to 2023. Her tenure witnessed exemplary leadership in navigating the challenges posed by COVID-19 and its far-reaching consequences on Canada’s agriculture sector. A dynamic national figure in Canadian agriculture, Mary has spearheaded numerous transformative initiatives, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to Canadian agriculture.
Hailing from Prince Edward Island, Mary Robinson is a managing partner of a 6th generation family farm operation, Eric C. Robinson Inc. and its sister company Island Lime and serves on the boards of associated companies PEI Agromart and Mid-Isle Farms. Prior to her role at CFA, she served as the first female Chair at the Canadian Agriculture Human Resource Council, held the presidency of the PEI Federation of Agriculture from 2015 to 2017, and joined the Board of Directors of the World Farmers’ Organization (WFO) in 2020. In recognition of her global impact, Mary was elected Vice-President of the World Farmers Organization in May 2023. Currently, she holds positions on the UPEI Board of Governors and the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity Board of Directors.
As a proud representative of the Robinson family’s agricultural legacy in Augustine Cove, Prince Edward Island, Mary Robinson’s appointment to the Senate reflects her deep-rooted commitment to advancing Canadian interests.
Keith Currie, CFA President, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Mary has consistently been a stalwart leader and advocate for Canadian agriculture. We are thrilled to see someone of her caliber, with extensive knowledge, expertise, and a profound understanding of agriculture, join the Senate.”
The CFA extends its best wishes to Mary Robinson in her new role and looks forward to collaborating with her to support farmers nationwide in achieving Canada’s ambitious goals for the agriculture sector. Recognizing Mary’s dedication and integrity, the CFA is exceptionally proud and honored to have had her serve as its previous President.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Laurie Karson, Director of Communications and Stakeholder Relations
Laurie@canadian-farmers.ca