Barlow to return as shadow agriculture minister

Glacier FarmMedia—Foothills MP John Barlow is returning to the role of shadow minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food.

Jacques Gourde will take over as associate shadow minister. Gourde is the MP for Lévis—Lotbinière.

Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre released his new list of shadow cabinet ministers Wednesday afternoon.

Barlow held the role of shadow ag minister before the recent election. Gourd will replace previous associate shadow minister Warren Steinley, the MP for Regina-Lewvan.

Gourde has previously served as assistant critic for Agriculture and Agri-Food, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and minister for the Canadian Wheat Board. He also served twice on the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.

Barlow expressed his gratitude for the position in a Wednesday Facebook post.

“I’m honoured to have been appointed by the Honourable Pierre Poilievre to serve as Shadow Minister for Agriculture & Agri-Food in the 45th Parliament,” Barlow wrote. “I look forward to once again working with farmers, ranchers and producers from across Canada and championing Canadian agriculture.”

---

You’ll also receive industry insight on why it matters delivered right to your inbox, 6 days a week!