Andrew Defor

Director of Policy & Government Relations

[Beacon North Strategies @beaconnorthinc]

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[Andrew Defor @thedeforian]

@jimgcornelius @Foodgrains Thanks for your leadership and undying support in ending global hunger Jim. You’ll be dearly missed!

[Andrew Defor @thedeforian]

@CharleneWieler @cthiessenCFGB @NaomiHappychuk Best wishes Carol!

[Development Canada @CanadaDev]

Canadians will always lead with their values and what they believe in.

Even in the midst of a pandemic, we are making a difference in the world.

#CanadaAid

[Andrew Defor @thedeforian]

Recently met MP @karenmccrimmon with supporters of the @Foodgrains and I’m happy she is supportive of increasing Canada’s role abroad!

[Andrew Defor @thedeforian]

We honour and Celebrate you Jim!

[Canadian Foodgrains Bank @Foodgrains]

“Jim has ensured that every decision made is made to increase the access to food for families in developing countries.”

Please join us in honouring & celebrating the legacy @j_cornelius1 leaves as he transitions out of the role of executive director.

https://t.co/rXHm66ba21

[The CIC @thecic]

From the Signal Board: Andrew Defor, Policy Advisor at @Foodgrains urges the Canadian government to increase emergency food assistance amid the critical toll #COVID-19 is having on global food security.

https://t.co/aB6YkGnbxO

#FIAP #WorldFoodProgramme #UN @thedeforian

[Andrew Defor @thedeforian]

Glad Minister Chagger is supportive of continuing to increase Canada’s role in improving global food security! @Foodgrains @BardishKW @Bill_Morneau @karinagould @JustinTrudeau

[Bardish Chagger @BardishKW]

We’ve learned throughout this pandemic that #remoteworking can be productive & today my meetings included a phone call with @nathanjdueck from #Winnipeg of @FoodGrains. He’s right – together, we can help our neighbours in 🇨🇦 and around the 🌎 improve #foodsecurity. #LeadersToday

[Canadian Foodgrains Bank @Foodgrains]

Thank you @CanadaDev for recognizing Canada's need to work with others and do our part to address the impact of #COVID19 on people facing hunger around the world.

[Andrew Defor @thedeforian]

Just met MP @Lianne_Rood and glad she’s supportive of increasing Canada’s investments in ag abroad! @karinagould @Foodgrains

[Andrew Defor @thedeforian]

As Canadians we aspire to be compassionate and generous. An increased aid budget will enable Canada achieve its ambitious development goals, especially for women and children. We can do more! @JustinTrudeau @AndrewScheer @theJagmeetSingh @ElizabethMay @SvenTrueNorth

[Andrew Defor @thedeforian]

Just joined the Schmidt family to present postcards to the Government. The cards were signed by Canadians demonstrating their support for #CanadianAid , as the family cycled across Canada to raise awareness about ending global hunger! @Foodgrains @MonaFortier @JustinTrudeau

[Andrew Defor @thedeforian]

Just met with Canada's Minister for Environment & Climate Change, MP @cathmckenna and happy she cares about Canada's role abroad! @Foodgrains

[Andrew Defor @thedeforian]

I and my colleagues just met @ErinOTooleMP and happy he supports increasing Canada's role abroad! @Foodgrains

[James Kornelsen @jlkornelsen]

So pleased to see ONE & Canadians in general coming together to reinforce our story of compassion, generosity, and commitment to ending global poverty and hunger

[Andrew Defor @thedeforian]

Bumped into Minister @HonAhmedHussen while with students from @worldrenew_net , who are meeting MPs in Canada's parliament to discuss Canada's role in ending global hunger and poverty (He was happy to take one of our Care postcards!)@Foodgrains #MoreCanada

[Andrew Defor @thedeforian]

Just met with the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, MP @BardishKW , and happy she was supportive of Canada's role abroad!

[Canadian Foodgrains Bank @Foodgrains]

Happy #WomensDay! This International Women’s Day, let’s work together to remove the barriers women face on the farm, and in the rest of life, so communities around the world can reach their full potential!

https://t.co/aqIqar4JCd #IWD2019 #IWD