Governance
Nominations and Elections
Manitoba Crop Alliance is currently accepting nominations from farmer members to serve as delegates on its four crop committees. The deadline for nominations is 4:30 p.m. CDT on Oct. 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Elections are held every two years. The last election for MCA took place in fall 2024.
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- Corn Committee – 4 open positions
- Flax Committee – 4 open positions
- Sunflower Committee – 4 open positions
- Wheat/Barley Committee – 5 open positions
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To learn more about the roles and responsibilities of an MCA delegate, click here.
Delegates may have the opportunity to become an MCA director. For more information, contact the MCA office.
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An Eligible Member is:
- Someone who has been engaged in the business of producing and marketing spring wheat, winter wheat, barley, corn, flax or sunflowers in Manitoba and has paid fees to the organization (check-off) in the previous fiscal year. If so, you shall be a member of the organization for the subsequent two fiscal years of the organization.
- If MCA received an application for a refund and provided that refund, the member is no longer a member during that fiscal year or during the subsequent fiscal year of the organization.
- An individual who is a member of the corresponding crop group for the committee they wish to join as a delegate.
- 18 years of age or older.
NOTE: If MCA received an application for a refund and provided that refund, the member is no longer a member during that fiscal year or during the subsequent fiscal year of the organization.
Please refer to MCA’s Bylaws for additional information on who is an eligible member and delegate eligibility.
- Someone who has been engaged in the business of producing and marketing spring wheat, winter wheat, barley, corn, flax or sunflowers in Manitoba and has paid fees to the organization (check-off) in the previous fiscal year. If so, you shall be a member of the organization for the subsequent two fiscal years of the organization.
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Nominees must select the crop committee to which they wish to be nominated. Nominees cannot be nominated to more than one crop committee.
Nominees must be members in good standing of the crop group that they are running for to be eligible. Nomination forms must bear the signature and mailing address of at least three (3) eligible crop members who are members of the crop group that corresponds to the crop committee for which the nominee is being nominated as a delegate.
Nomination forms must be signed by the nominee to indicate the nominee’s acceptance of the nomination.
In addition to the nomination form, nominees also must submit a photo and a short (150-word maximum) biography that will be posted online and in material associated with the election process.
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Nominations for the office of delegate shall be submitted to the MCA office on or after July 1, 2026, and no later than 4:30 p.m. CDT on Oct. 1, 2026.
To request a nomination form, contact MCA CEO Pam de Rocquigny at 1-204-745-6661.
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- Each delegate is elected for a four-year term.
- Delegates take office following the holding of the election, as of Jan. 1.
- Delegates can serve a maximum of three consecutive, four-year terms.
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- For each crop committee, when the number of nominees does not exceed the number of positions available for election for that specific committee, the returning officer shall declare nominees for that crop committee elected by acclamation.
- When there are more nominees than positions for a specific crop committee, an election will take place, conducted by the returning officer.
- Eligible crop members of the specific crop group for which an election is taking place can vote.
- Voting shall be by secret ballot.
- The results of the election, for each crop Committee that required an election, will be announced by Dec. 23, 2026.
- Further details on the voting procedures will be communicated to all members.
For more information on the nomination or election process, contact us by email at hello@mbcropalliance.ca or phone at 204-745-6661.
Roles & Responsibilities of an MCA Crop Committee Delegate
MCA delegates will work towards strengthening the mandate of research, agronomy, market development and access, and communication and advocacy initiatives within each of the four crop committees: corn, flax, sunflower, and wheat and barley.
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- Focus on crop-specific issues including research, agronomy, communication initiatives, and market access and development. Roles and responsibilities of delegates include:
- Developing crop-specific research recommendations for board approval
- Reviewing all crop-specific projects and monitoring research results
- Developing crop-specific market development recommendations for board approval
- Gathering and providing grassroots feedback and member needs to the board
- Developing crop-specific agronomy and communication initiatives, including crop tours, factsheets, articles, on-farm trial projects.
- Provide advice and input to the board of directors on crop-specific policy and advocacy issues, as requested by the board
- Work with other delegates on the crop committee, MCA’s board of directors and staff to monitor, assess and revise strategic direction of organization
- Appoint delegates from the respective crop committees to sit on the board of directors, as prescribed in the governance structure
- Be diligent in carrying out their duties, which include:
- Attending crop committee meetings and other association-related meetings, as required
- Preparing for meetings by thoroughly reviewing material provided for the meeting
- Actively participating in crop committee discussion and work
- Actively participating in the organization’s annual evaluation and planning efforts
- Be MCA’s representatives to various organizations, as requested and appointed by the board.
- Aid MCA’s board of directors to seek nominations for new delegates to join the crop committee during election years
- Bring the background, skills, knowledge and experience they possess to the deliberations of the board to benefit all MCA members
- Adhere to MCA By-Laws, including the Conflict of Interest Guidelines, the Confidentiality Guidelines, and the Miscellaneous Duties and Obligations of Delegates and Directors Guidelines, as well the Directors and Delegates Code of Conduct
- Focus on crop-specific issues including research, agronomy, communication initiatives, and market access and development. Roles and responsibilities of delegates include:
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- Two to three crop committee meetings annually. The number of meetings can vary by committee. Meetings may be in-person or through other online methods
- All Delegates Meeting (January)
- Annual General Meeting held during the CropConnect Conference (February)
- Additional meetings if appointed to be a representative to external partner organizations
- If a delegate is appointed to MCA’s board of directors, there will be additional time commitments
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There will be opportunities to represent MCA to external partner organizations, dependent on crop committee(s). Opportunities include:
- Prairie Grain Development Committee – Recommending Committee Representatives (wheat, barley, flax)
- Manitoba Corn Committee (corn)
- Cereals Canada – various committees (wheat and barley)
- Grain Growers of Canada – various policy committees (all crops)
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Becoming a delegate with MCA will provide personal growth opportunities, including:
- Development for a potential future role on the board of directors
- Networking with fellow farmers, researchers, and industry stakeholders and leaders
- Gaining in-depth understanding of the crop industries MCA represents
- The ability to attend educational and leadership-building workshops and seminars
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MCA provides a compensatory per diem, mileage and expense package to delegates to offset the time away from the business when you are representing the members.