Canada Beef Inc. Board of Directors

The Board of Directors for Canada Beef Inc. is comprised of provincial representatives and funders. Candidates for the inaugural Board of Directors were recruited by the Canada Beef Implementation Team (CBIT) Governance Committee through collaboration with the provincial cattle associations and industry stakeholders. With the approval of the Farm Products Council of Canada, the inaugural Board will hold office from July 1, 2011 until the first Annual Forum and Board elections, anticipated for Summer 2012.

Brad Wildeman was elected as Chair of the inaugural Canada Beef Inc. Board of Directors at their first meeting on June 26 and 27, 2011. A feedlot operator from Lanigan, Saskatchewan, Wildeman is past President of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and a Co-Chair of the Canada Beef Implementation Team tasked with getting Canada Beef Inc. up and running.

Chair - Brad Wildeman, SK Vice Chair- Dane Guignion, MB Grant Huffman, BC Chuck MacLean, AB Jeff Warrack, AB Paul Sharpe, ON Gib Drury, QC Jennifer MacDonald, NB

Members-at-large Jim Bremner, NS John MacDonald, PEI Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters Dwight Greer – Eastern Meat Solutions       Beef Processing and Distribution Brian Read – XL Foods Francis Labrecque – Levinoff Meat Products Mike Kennedy – Cargill Arthur Batista – Ecolait Scott Ellerton – Sysco Canada

Board of Directors – Committee Charter

Within the Board, four committees have been formed to oversee specific areas of business. Committees assume an active role in governing Canada Beef. Members are accountable to the Board for fulfilling the mandates determined by the Board and actively performing their assigned duties related to the committee’s business on behalf of the Board.

Finance/Audit and Program Performance Measurement Committee
Chair: Scott Ellerton

The Finance/Audit and Program Performance Measurement Committee has two distinct and equally important roles: the execution of its fiduciary duties as an audit committee; and the development and implementation of relevant, effective program performance measurements. Committee members are required to focus on: ensuring Canada Beef’s financial assets are safeguarded and the organization’s financial position is fairly reported; and measuring and reporting on the effectiveness of the organization’s programs in a manner that is both objective and relevant to stakeholders.

Planning and Priorities Committee
Chair: Brian Read

The Planning and Priorities Committee’s primary purpose is to ensure the development, implementation and effective monitoring of the strategic plan, operational plans, the selection of priorities and the corresponding budgets. Final approval of the strategic and operational plans, priorities and budget rests with the Board of Directors.

Governance Committee
Chair: Chuck Maclean

The Governance Committee has responsibility for the effective implementation of the governance principles and practices adopted by Canada Beef. The committee develops and refines governance best practices through regular review of the organization’s governance structure, process and practices.

International Beef Trade Access Policy Advisory Committee
Chair: Mike Kennedy

The International Beef Trade Access Policy Advisory Committee has responsibility for identifying issues affecting international market access, collecting market intelligence and preparing policy recommendations for the beef industry’s policy generating organizations. The committee ensures the market intelligence gathered is effectively transferred to the relevant organizations.