Heath MacDonald

Heath MacDonald

politician Canada

Heath MacDonald is the Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, appointed in May 2023. With a background in provincial politics, where he served as Minister of Economic Development and Tourism as well as Minister of Finance in Prince Edward Island, MacDonald brings a wealth of experience to his role. He focuses on enhancing trade, particularly in the Indo-Pacific and British markets, while addressing interprovincial barriers and advocating for supply management amidst ongoing trade tensions with the United States and China. MacDonald emphasizes the importance of innovation and reducing red tape to ensure the competitiveness of Canada's agricultural sector.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
29,599
Power
1,324$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 38,005,238 29,599 $1,700,000 1,324$
Totals 1 38,005,238 29,599 $1,700,000 1,324$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Heath MacDonald is the federal Agriculture Minister who discussed Canada's food expertise and trade opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region. 8

The Globe and Mail: Indo-Pacific countries show interest in Canada’s food expertise, agriculture minister says

Canada Canada: Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald said upon returning from his first trade mission. 6

The Globe and Mail: Business Brief: The burden of being young

Canada Canada: Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald was set to meet with canola groups to discuss China's announcement of a tariff on Canadian canola. 6

The Globe and Mail: Federal ministers meet with canola lobby amid an escalating trade war with China

Canada Canada: Heath MacDonald, the federal Agriculture Minister, stated that Ottawa was unwilling to make concessions until more details were provided. 5

The Globe and Mail: Ottawa wants certainty from China before making concessions on canola tariffs, minister says

Canada Canada: Heath MacDonald is the new Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food in Canada, focusing on trade and market expansion. 6

The Globe and Mail: New Agriculture Minister wants to seize momentum and launch Canadian food into new markets