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CAFTA announces 2026–2027 board of directors and confirms executive

OTTAWA, Oct. 9, 2026 – The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) today announced its board of directors for 2026–2027 and confirmed its executive following its annual general meeting in Ottawa on Oct. 7.

Greg Northey of Pulse Canada continues as president, alongside Jennifer Babcock of the Canadian Cattle Association as vice-president and Troy Sherman of the Canola Council of Canada as treasurer.

The board of directors for 2026–2027 includes:

• Jennifer Babcock, Canadian Cattle Association

• Brittany Wood, Canadian Canola Growers Association

• Claire Citeau, Canadian Pork Council

• Sandra Marsden, Canadian Sugar Institute

• Troy Sherman, Canola Council of Canada

• Leif Carlson, Cereals Canada

• Emilie Bergeron, CropLife Canada

• Erin Gowriluk, Food, Health and Consumer Products of Canada

• Kate Sauser, Grain Growers of Canada

• Janice Tranberg, National Cattle Feeders’ Association

• Greg Northey, Pulse Canada

• Brian Innes, Soy Canada

“Our board brings together leaders from across Canada’s agri-food export sectors with a shared commitment to open markets and rules-based trade,” said Greg Northey, president of CAFTA. “As Canada works to strengthen its trading relationships and diversify its exports, we will continue pressing for agriculture and agri-food to be at the forefront of Canada’s trade agenda.”

CAFTA’s advocacy includes addressing tariff and non-tariff barriers that prevent exporters from realizing the full benefits of Canada’s existing trade agreements.

“Canada’s success as an agri-food trading country supports jobs, strengthens food security and helps keep food affordable,” said Michael Harvey, executive director of CAFTA. “With the board’s guidance, we will continue advocating for open and predictable access to global markets.”

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Hana Sabah
Communications Consultant

Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance
hana@sabahstrategies.com | 514-834-8841