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4 MESSAGE FROM THE CEO & CHAIR MACC has provided a range of financial services for Manitoba farmers for the past 44 years with a special emphasis on the needs of the young and beginning farmer. Todays operating environment presents many challenges for Manitoba producers. Awareness of these challenges helps MACC to enhance programs, to establish priorities and to improve responsiveness to the needs of our clients. Canadian export markets continue to be affected by international trade issues and disputes. Canada’s dairy industry received a severe blow to future expansion this past year when exports of dairy products to the United States (US) were determined to be unfairly subsidized. The US continues to challenge the Canadian Wheat Board and although each challenge to date has been decided in Canada’s favour, fighting these disputes comes at a high cost. The concept of the voluntary Country of Origin Labeling provision was released as part of the US Farm Security and Rural Act of 2002 (2002 Farm Bill) with mandatory labeling to be implemented in the fall of 2004. Over the last year, Canada’s livestock industries have realized that the mandatory component of the 2002 Farm Bill may not easily be repealed as was once thought. This leaves many questions as to the impact on Canada’s cattle and hog industries as well as other livestock sectors, all extremely reliant on the US export market, should the 2002 Farm Bill become mandatory. Canada’s grain producers also continue to struggle with tighter margins, brought on by higher operating costs and low commodity prices. Increased price supports for crops in the US, also part of the 2002 Farm Bill, places further downward pressure on Canadian commodity prices. MACC has seen a great response in its first year of the Bridging Generations Initiative. Over $14 million was made available to help establish a new generation of Manitoba farmers. MACC distributed 123 Bridging Generations Loans across the province, demonstrating the importance of accessible financing options for young and beginning, and retiring farmers. Most of the program’s clients are participating in the Management Training Credit component of the program. This program demonstrates our commitment to facilitating farm transfer between generations and providing Manitoba farmers with the financial options, training and skills vital for today’s farm families and their long-term viability. MACC recognizes that staff are a key resource in meeting its objectives and that teamwork is the foundation of the organization. MACC’s staff are collectively involved in the development and implementation of strategies to ensure successful outcomes. We value staff input from all levels, whether it is years of experience or a fresh perspective. We would like to thank all MACC staff for continuing to embrace the challenge of change. Their dedication, insight and collaborative spirit have contributed to the value we bring to our clients. To improve effectiveness and efficiency of operation, and increase the level of client service in the delivery of our programs, MACC has recently taken some key steps in reorganization. We have made several changes to the corporation’s organizational structure over the past year with more to follow in 2003-2004. This past year, MACC transitioned to centralized computing, managing MACC’s data in a manner that protects the integrity of our computer system as a whole. Centralized computing provides such benefits as centralized data storage and reduction of user downtime. The majority of MACC offices have seen a significant increase in line speeds through broadband bandwidth improvements enabled by the newly implemented secondgeneration Provincial Data Network. MACC fully supports and participates in Manitoba Agriculture and Food’s Sustainable Development Initiative under the Sustainable Development Act and encourages staff to do so with activities such as recycling, reducing, and returning items where applicable. We encourage the use of teleconferencing to minimize travel and incorporate sustainable development objectives when planning activities. MACC is continually making changes to improve our efficiency and effectiveness and strives to be innovative in our meeting clients’ needs. Making Manitobans aware of our products and services is also a key priority. Many thanks go to our Board and to our Minister, the Honourable Rosann Wowchuk, for their dedication, direction and assistance through out the year. Charlene Kibbins Acting, CEO 2002-2003 ANNUAL REPORT Bill Uruski Chair
ORGANIZATION CHART MACC staff are located throughout the province, with the Head Office in Brandon. MACC is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The CEO, who reports to the Board of Directors, is responsible for the management, direction, and control of the operations of MACC and the day-to-day administration of its affairs. The CEO is also a member of the Executive Management Committee of Manitoba Agriculture and Food. MACC is comprised of three main divisions being Finance and Administration, Program Delivery, and Corporate and Program Development. MACC has recently embarked on some major steps in reorganization to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operation, and increase the level of client service in the delivery of our programs. The continued progress of MACC and its contribution to Manitoba’s agricultural industry is facilitated through a restructuring plan, developed based on the corporation’s strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and challenges. A number of changes have been made to the corporation’s organizational structure over the past year and there are several enhancements in the upcoming year. Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation - March 31, 2003 Minister of Agriculture and Food Board of Directors Acting Chief Executive Officer C. Kibbins Administrative Secretary Compliance Officer Vice-President, Program Delivery A. Todosichuk Vice-President, Corporate and Program Development C. Kibbins General Counsel / Corporate Secretary L. Vopni Chief Financial Officer K. McEachen Direct Lending Services Corporate & Program Development Financial Services Guarantees and Special Programs Information Technology Services Human Resources Loans Administration Administrative Services Legal Services 5 2002-2003 ANNUAL REPORT
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