Lana Popham
CanadapoliticianFemale5.3Global Dominance: 0.01%Lana Popham is a Canadian politician and member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party (NDP). She has served as the Minister of Agriculture and Food since 2017, playing a key role in supporting the province's agricultural sector. Popham is known for her advocacy on behalf of local farmers and has been instrumental in implementing various funding programs aimed at enhancing sustainability and resilience in British Columbia's agricultural practices. Her recent announcement of a $10 million fund for tree fruit growers highlights her commitment to addressing the challenges faced by farmers, especially in light of adverse weather conditions and trade uncertainties.
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Lana Popham announced that she would not be seeking re-election.
The big B.C. reshuffle continues ahead of snap electionCanada· 2026-09-24
Lana Popham, the Agriculture Minister, announced she would not be running for a sixth term after 17 years in office.
B.C. Conservatives scrap appearance by interim leader, citing possible election callCanada· 2026-09-22
Lana Popham announced she will not seek re-election after serving 17 years as the MLA for Saanich South.
Rustad invited back to B.C. Opposition after being expelled by ex-leader FindlayCanada· 2026-09-22
B.C. Agriculture Minister Lana Popham said the strategy was used during the catastrophic flooding of 2021 and is an example of important partnerships between the province and local industries in times of need.
Heavy rain on B.C.’s South Coast increases flood, landslide riskCanada· 2025-12-16
B.C. Agriculture Minister Lana Popham, who declined to provide numbers of lost livestock.
Farmers in B.C. flood zone frustrated that politicians failed to learn from last disasterCanada· 2025-12-13
Lana Popham, B.C. Agriculture Minister, commented on the flooding and the impact on livestock.
Abbotsford mayor rebukes Ottawa and B.C. over flood responseCanada· 2025-12-12
Eby will be visiting Japan, South Korea and Malaysia as part of a business delegation also including B.C. Agriculture Minister Lana Popham.
Eby to visit Japan, South Korea and Malaysia on trade trip to reduce U.S. relianceCanada· 2025-05-15
B.C. Agriculture and Food Minister Lana Popham is advocating for more local products to fill the space left by American goods.
No more American bourbon on liquor store shelves? One B.C. distillery has the solutionCanada· 2025-03-31
Lana Popham is the Agriculture and Food Minister who mentioned potential grape sourcing from Ontario.
In B.C., trade war brings fresh uncertainty to wine industry still recovering from catastrophic cold snapCanada· 2025-03-19
Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham says the funding will help B.C. tree fruit farmers rebuild for a sustainable future.
B.C. tree fruit growers get new $10-million fund from the provinceCanada· 2025-02-19