The Canada West Foundation is deeply saddened at the passing of Dr. Roger Gibbins, former President and CEO. Roger inspired people across the West and Canada to think differently about policy issues.

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We provide policy solutions in three areas: resources, environment and economy; skills, innovation and productivity; and trade and trade infrastructure.

We advance policies that decision makers trust.

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In recent years, while governments have tried to create new industries in the West, an economic and innovation champion of the agricultural industry was in significant danger of being lost. The agricultural equipment manufacturing, or shortline, sector is a small but important employer, exporter and economic foundation in mostly rural communities of the Canadian prairies.

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“The Canada West Foundation is a highly respected organization that plays an important role in addressing critical issues and advancing our country. It’s an honour for me to join the board of this esteemed organization and further elevate the voice of the agriculture and food industry and the interests of rural communities.” — Kim McConnell, Former CEO of AdFarm

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“I’m greatly honoured to have been invited to join the board of Canada West Foundation and to participate in the only think tank focused on providing pragmatic non-partisan public policy solutions that benefit not only the West, but all of Canada. I am very much looking forward to working again with both Suzanne Anton and Doug Black but will miss my friend and colleague, the late Larry Blain.” — Lyall Knott, KC, Partner, Clark Wilson LLP

CWF Board of Directors

Consider making a difference alongside these two generous community members through a year-end donation – Canada needs the Canada West Foundation.

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