Abbotsford-Mission MLA Pam Alexis speaks on B.C. Agriculture Day in the provincial legislature on Oct. 25, 2022. (Legislative Assembly Of B.C. video screengrab via Facebook)

B.C.’s ag minister downed in fraught election

Governing party to be confirmed next week as votes recounted

Pam Alexis, the minister of agriculture and food for David Eby's New Democrats since late 2022, was defeated in her constituency of Abbotsford-Mission in Saturday night's election by Conservative challenger Reann Gasper, by a spread of almost 2,700 votes.



Second day of CAPI conference tackles ESG

Second day of CAPI conference tackles ESG

ESG will be key to sustainability reporting in coming years

Day two of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) Canadian Agri-Food in a Sustainable World conference in Ottawa focused on environment, social and governance (ESG) requirements. Panels covered ESG and the changing Canadian ag landscape from national and global perspectives.