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26 I concluded we were on the wrong track and we needed to reset the framework he says. As a group seed sector stakeholders agreed an industry-led review was timely and would help break the acrimonious dynamic that had been generated out of a focus that was uniquely on variety reg- istration says Chancey. People felt this way of doing things with dialogue analy- sis and iterative discussion to identify priorities was a good way to work and ultimately gave rise to the industry led Seed Sector Review and subsequently the National Forum on Seed he says. Outside-In Chancey has applied this outside-in approach to govern- ment throughout his career including the task of reviewing the regulatory system as executive director of the Red Tape Reduction Commission Secretariat from 2010 to 2012. To Chancey its experiences such as this which make the opportunity with CSGA a good fit. It seemed like a natural transition. I was coming up on 30 years of public service and Ive still got another decade or so in me and I wanted something that would be challenging and keep me in a form of public service he says. While there are many similarities between his previous roles and responsibilities and this new position Chancey is excited by the unique challenges it will present. Im ultimately responsible for the functioning of a fairly com- plex organization he says. Its not a straight-up industry association its got a regulatory responsibility and it has a business bottom line in terms of efficient and effective delivery of the seed certification system. However hell bring the same philosophy and processes to facilitate bridge-building and thoughtful consensus-building among parties that have been successful in other roles. Im biased toward engagement and building partnerships and focused on collective efforts to achieve shared out- comes thats just who I am he says. We happen to be at a point in time when theres going to be a demand for those types of skills and that type of leadership. Chancey understands the regulatory system the govern- ment and how government makes its decisions and the direction its heading. Its not static. There are some fairly major directions that have been set in terms of regula- tion he says. With those macro trends in the background having someone who understands them and can include those considerations and advice as well as knowledge of the seed regulatory system at a time when its going to be debated and discussed is fairly critical. When those kinds of discussions begin its inevitable that there is at minimum some recommendations for change. All organizations and all levels of the seed industry could ultimately be impacted by those decisions. For the present as the CSGA board sets policy Chancey will be responsible for implementing it as well as ensuring board members are properly informed about the issues. Projecting a year into the future hed like to list among his accomplishments that the board was happy with the pro- cess theyd experienced and that they were well informed and comfortable with the risks challenges opportunities and threats they faced. And that we feel we know where we stand where we need to compromise where we need to change and where we need to hold fast he says. Tasked with ambitious agendas that have far-reaching impli- cations Chancey could work 247. However his wife of 30 years and 15-year-old son ground him in the present. If you look at my calendar on any week night during hockey season at least three or four blocks are protected for my sons game or practise. He says his son is a bit like himself having grown up surrounded by farmers and working with friends in the farming community. Its no surprise then that Chancey says at a fundamental level hes excited to be returning to agriculture and to be taking on the tasks and challenges to come. From kitchen table discussions to his new CSGA role Chancey says its like coming full circle. Kari Belanger Glyn Chancy the Canadian Seed Growers Associations new executive director is excited to return to his agricultural roots and put his skills to use. PhotoCSGA.