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A Personal Message from the Premier

On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I am delighted to welcome the leaders of and stakeholders in the agriculture and food industry to the Premier's 2008 Agri-Food Summit. This event coincides with The Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence - an ideal opportunity to recognize the contributions of outstanding individuals in the industry and to celebrate the spirit of innovation that has helped to build Ontario's much-envied prosperity and quality of life.

A strong agricultural sector is vital to creating and sustaining a strong and dynamic society. In today's competitive global market, agricultural innovation is essential to our province's success. That is why we remain committed to working with our industry partners to develop a long-term comprehensive strategy to help keep the agri-food sector moving forward. Be assured that we remain committed to doing our utmost to ensure the ongoing vitality of our agri-food industry, and to foster a culture of excellence in the agri-food sector.

As Premier, I am proud to recognize the farmers who have thrived in this competitive business through their vision, creativity and hard work. My special congratulations go out to the award recipients. Your ideas are crucial to generating new products, creating jobs and building opportunity.

Please accept my best wishes for an inspiring awards ceremony as we continue to work together to build an even stronger Ontario for present and future generations.

Dalton McGuinty
Premier