Executive & Committees

Representation and duties

The CSHS advocates a pan-Canadian representation on its board of directors. Terms are for 2 years with the possibility of 2 consecutive terms at the same position. While we practice a progression within the board, our members are encouraged to submit their candidacy to any position available.

Current board members

President Dr. Valérie Gravel, QC McGill University
Vice-President Dr. Youbin Zheng, ON University of Guelph
Treasurer Dr. Diane Edwards, AB ABI Environmental Services Ltd
Secretary Dr. Bourlaye Fofana, PE Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Western Representative Dr. Simone Castellarin, BC University of British Columbia
Prairie Representative Dr. Kate Congreves, SK University of Saskatchewan
Ontario Representative Michael Paulter, On Vineland Research & Innovation Center
Quebec Representative Mr. David Wees, QC McGill University
Atlantic Representative TBD	TBD
Northern Representative Julie Lajeunesse, QC Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Student Representative Ariana Forand University of Saskatchewan
Past President Dr. Karen Tanino, SK University of Saskatchewan
Committees
Student Committee chair Ariana Forand
Website Committee chair David Wees
Promotion and Membership committee Karen Tanino chair
Conference committee chair Bourlaye Fofana
Student award committee chair Youbin Zheng
Representatives
Plant Canada Representatives Youbin Zheng Valérie Gravel
International Society for Horticultural Science Youbin Zheng Karen Tanino Valérie Gravel Science

Submit someone for a position on the board

Interested in contributing to the development of your society? Submit your name, the position you are interested in and a short bibliographic notice to the secretary. Elections are usually held during the annual meeting.

Affiliations

Canadian Science Publishing (CSP) provides with financial assistance of CJPS content development and conference activities, including sponsorships, exhibits, travel awards for students and keynote speakers to CSHS meetings, and(or) annual awards. (Student travel to society meetings and conferences sponsored in part by the Agricultural Institute of Canada) As per the Memorandum of Understanding (article 5) signed between your CSHS and AIC, there is to be recognition of AIC’s contribution on CSHS website.