Overview

Ontario offers several business risk management (BRM) programs to help producers manage business risks in agriculture.

If you disagree with how a BRM program rule is applied to your application, you can request a review by the Business Risk Management Review Committee (BRMRC).

The BRMRC reviews requests and makes non-binding recommendations to the delivery agent. It can consider review requests under:

  • AgriStability
  • Ontario's Risk Management Program
  • Ontario's Self-Directed Risk Management Program
  • Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
  • AgriRecovery
  • Any other BRM program assigned by the Lieutenant Governor in Council or the minister

The committee’s authority is established under:

Terms of reference

Read the terms of reference for more details about the committee’s responsibilities.

Membership

The BRMRC consists of a chair, one or more vice-chairs and at least 3 members. The minister appoints all members.

Appointments are for up to 3 years and may be renewed at the minister's discretion.

For a list of current members, visit the Public Appointment Secretariat's (PAS) website.

The BRMRC meets as needed and will only consider a review request if it has quorum.

Remuneration

Members are paid according to Schedule A, Level 2 of the Agencies and Appointments Directive.

Reports

Since April 1, 2015, expense information for classified agencies must be posted.

Contact information

Agricultural Information Contact Centre
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness
Business Services Branch
1 Stone Road West, 4th Floor North West
Guelph, Ontario N1G 4Y2

Tel: 1-877-424-1300