Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers said that he is pleased to be named the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, the Hon. Trevor Jones.
“Agriculture has been the passion of my life,” said Vickers, the newly elected, first-term MPP. “I am very excited for this opportunity to advocate for Ontario’s farmers and agri-businesses.”
The mandate of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness includes supporting the growth of Ontario’s agrifood sector, providing business supports to farmers, and ensuring the sustainability of agriculture through research and innovation. As Parliamentary Assistant, Vickers will support the Minister in achieving his mandate.
Vickers currently lives on his third-generation dairy farm in Meaford. He has served on the Board of Directors for Gay Lea Foods Co-operative and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, where he advocated for Ontario’s farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is slated to resume on Monday, April 14, with the Speech from the Throne.
