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Farm Credit Canada


General Information

Background

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) was established through the Farm Credit Act in 1959 as an agent Crown corporation named in Part I of Schedule III of the Financial Administration Act,making FCC the successor to the Canadian Farm Loan Board.

Farm Credit Canada is a financially self-sustaining commercial Crown corporation, wholly owned by the Government of Canada. FCC reports to Parliament through the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.