The First FCF Organization Incorporates
A federal milestone for Canadian cannabis farming
Federation of Cannabis Farmers (FCF) has officially incorporated as a federal, not-for-profit corporation through Corporations Canada, with extra-provincial registration established in Ontario. Incorporation marks a milestone for the first official FCF federation to establish in Canada and sets a national foundation built on trust, transparency, and accountability.
On September 8, 2025, FCF held its First Meeting of Members. Members voted to adopt the corporation by-laws and policies, created with support from an experienced governance consultant. Members also nominated and elected the first Board of Directors. Following the member meeting, the Board appointed the organization’s Chairperson.
Corporate Record Details:
- Corporate name: Federation of Cannabis Farmers (FCF)
- Corporation number: 1732693-9
- Business number (BN): 768976631RC0001
- Governing legislation: Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act
- Certificate of Incorporation: 2025-09-23
Governance Milestones Completed:
- Federal incorporation confirmed through Corporations Canada.
- Extra provincial registration was established in Ontario, Canada.
- Member approval of by-laws and policies at the First Meeting of Members on Sept 8, 2025.
- Inaugural Board of Director nominations and elections completed by the membership.
- Chairperson selected by the Board to lead director meetings and governance oversight.
FCF Board of Directors 2025-26
We are pleased to announce FCF's Inaugural Executive Advisory Board of Directors:
- Dr. Av Singh, Executive Director, Scotian Cannabis Alliance
- Atiyyah Ferouz, Founder / CEO, AgCann Consultants
- Christian Rowsell, National Manager, Hawthorne Gardening Company
- Imran Rashid, Product Development Specialist, Senti Solutions
- Dr. Max Jones, Professor, The University of Guelph
- Nayyir Sunderji, Managing Director, Aptitude Solutions
- Scott Golem, Research Facilities Manager, Niagara College
- Stephen Duff, Chief Economist, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture (OMAFA)
- Teskey Baldwin, Researcher / MSC Student, Jones Mycophyto Lab
- Todd Neault, Founder / CEO, Rosin Heads
- Zach Tietolman, Founder / CEO, Neptune of the North LTD.
- Andrew Nunez-Alvarez, FCF Chairperson
The Executive Advisory Board is compromised of ethically aligned industry professionals that are volunteering their time towards leading the not-for-profit organization. FCF's Executive Advisory Board will serve as Directors in the inaugural year of the organization and assist with the board transition and on-boarding of the Producer-Led Board of Directors.
Incorporation builds the structure needed to serve Health Canada licenced producers across the country as the initial federation. It also creates a repeatable model that supports farm members who want to establish federations in their own regions, using FCF resources, templates, and governance guidance. The incorporation date also aligns with a personal calendar milestone for the founder, a reminder that leadership in cannabis farming takes long-term commitment.
This milestone supports national objectives focused on unifying farm members, strengthening cannabis farming as an agricultural commodity, and advancing access to agriculture programs under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).
Conclusion
I see this incorporation milestone as proof that Canadian cannabis farming is organizing with clear rules and credible governance. FCF's First Meeting of Members set the tone with member-approved by-laws, policies, elected directors, and a board-appointed Chairperson. This structure creates stability for service delivery, research collaboration, and national representation.
The next phase focuses on growing a like-minded community of Health Canada licenced cannabis farm members across Canada, and helping new regional federations form with a proven blueprint and governance guidance. Let's get straight to it.
