Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario

Ministry

Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness

URL

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/research/ario/institute.htm

Address

2ND FLOOR NW,, 1 STONE ROAD WEST,
GUELPH
N1G4Y2

Phone

(519) 826-4199

Fax

(519) 826-4211

Background

Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario Act, RSO 1990, C. A.13, S. 2 (opens a new window)

Function

The ARIO's function is:

(a)  to provide advice to the Minister on research and innovation with respect to agriculture and food, including on matters such as equipment and technology, veterinary medicine and the needs of rural communities as those matters relate to agriculture and food;

(b)  to establish programs for research and innovation with respect to agriculture and food, including with respect to matters such as equipment and technology, veterinary medicine and the needs of rural communities as those matters relate to agriculture and food, and to encourage and facilitate such programs;

(c)  to consult with academic and research experts, producers, processors, industry and other organizations in the agricultural and food sectors to determine emerging research needs and to promote and co-ordinate research;

(d)  to establish and strengthen relationships that enhance research and innovation with respect to agriculture and food, including with respect to enhancing research and innovation with respect to matters such as equipment and technology, veterinary medicine and the needs of rural communities as those matters relate to agriculture and food;

(e)  to stimulate interest in research as a means of increasing innovation and commercialization with respect to agriculture and food, including with respect to matters such as equipment and technology, veterinary medicine and the needs of rural communities as those matters relate to agriculture and food; and

(f)  to encourage and facilitate knowledge translation and transfer with respect to agriculture and food, including with respect to matters such as equipment and technology, veterinary medicine and the needs of rural communities as those matters relate to agriculture and food.

Membership

The Minister appoints not more than fifteen members and appoints a chair and vice-chair from among the members.

Qualifications

Candidates should have knowledge of the agri-food sector, agri-tech and innovation, and research development.  Strategic thinking, communication skills, and ability to positively influence stakeholders are considered assets.

Term

An appointment under the ARIO Act shall be for a term of not more than three years but any person is eligible for reappointment. When the term of a member of the Corporation expires, he or she continues to be a member until a successor is appointed.

Meetings

Members meet as needed, up to five to six times per year. Meetings are held at Guelph and other locations around the province.

Remuneration

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

Appointments & Vacancies