As the Next Policy Framework takes shape, this opening panel will set the foundation for the day by examining Canada’s current agricultural policy landscape. Panelists will explore what is working, where gaps exist, and what must evolve to ensure programs are responsive, accessible and effective.
Shaun Haney, Founder, RealAgriculture – Moderator
Shaun Haney is the founder of RealAgriculture, a leading North American ag media platform delivering news and insights on policy, agronomy, and farm management. He hosts RealAg Radio on SiriusXM’s Rural Radio Channel 147 and RealAg on the Weekend across Saskatchewan and Alberta. Shaun is also a regular contributor to RFD-TV, Agritalk, and US Farm Report, and co-leads RealAgristudies, a farmer-focused market research initiative launched in 2019.
Lorna McKercher, National Director, Agriculture Strategy, RBC
Bio TBC
Tyler McCann, Managing Director, Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute
Tyler McCann is the managing director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute. His career includes working for federal ministers, farm groups, industry associations and agri-food businesses. Tyler operates a cow-calf and goat farm with his family in western Quebec.
Marvin Slingerland, Senior Vice-President, Agriculture, MNP
Marvin Slingerland, CPA, CA, is Senior Vice President, Agriculture with MNP, and is located in Lethbridge, Alberta. Drawing on more than 20 years of finance and agriculture experience, Marvin leads a team of dedicated professionals serving over 25,000 MNP clients in the agricultural, food processing, and farm management sectors across Canada. Marvin is well versed in risk management programs, government relations, succession planning, benchmarking and enterprise analysis, delivering advice and solutions to help his team and their respective clients to succeed.
Marvin’s invaluable sector experience enables him to provide top-notch leadership based on critical industry insights and deep knowledge. Marvin takes pride in helping his team grow their clients’ operations to their full potential. Designated as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Accountant (CA) in 2013, Marvin has a Bachelor of Management degree from the University of Lethbridge.
Panelist TBC