A local politician has a new job on Parliament Hill.
Dave Epp, MP for the riding of Chatham-Kent-Leamington, has been appointed to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.
Epp, who won a third term in office in April’s federal election, previously served on the Agriculture and Agri-Food committee in 2020-21 and 2021-22, as well as posts on the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, and COVID-19 Pandemic committee.
“Agriculture and the agri-food value chain have always been my passion,” said MP Epp. “From being a producer to serving on agricultural and agri-food-related organizations and engaging with stakeholders across the entire sector—from before the field to the consumer’s fork it’s part of my DNA.”
The Agriculture and Agri-Food committee plays a key role in reviewing federal policies, programs, and legislation related to the agricultural sector, ensuring the voice of Canada’s food producers is heard in Ottawa.