Ontario Food Terminal Board

Ministry

Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness

URL

http://www.oftb.com

Address

165 THE QUEENSWAY
TORONTO
M8Y1H8

Phone

(416) 259-5479

Fax

(416) 259-4303

Background

Ontario Food Terminal Act, RSO 1990, C. O.15, S. 2 (opens a new window)

Reg 871 (opens a new window)

Function

The board's mandate is to acquire, construct, equip and operate a wholesale fruit and produce market, and operate such facility for the transportation, distribution, and handling of fruit and produce.

Membership

The Lieutenant Governor in Council (LGIC) appoints at least five and not more than thirteen members and appoints one member as chair and one as vice-chair.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a good understanding of the operation of the Ontario Food Terminal and the fruit and produce industry.  Strong strategic thinking, decision-making and dispute resolution skills, are all considered assets.

Term

Members are appointed by the LGIC for a term of up to 3 years and are eligible for reappointment.

Meetings

The board meets approximately 10 to 12 times per year.

Remuneration

Appointees are remunerated according to Schedule A, Level 2 of the Agencies and Appointments Directive.

Appointments & Vacancies