Press Release: New Board and Updated Bylaws April 2026

Posted May 1st, 2026 in News & Updates

New CGCN-RCCV Board and Updated Bylaws - April 2026

Leadership and organizational changes took effect at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on April 28th, 2026, for the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network (CGCN-RCCV). Nearly 50% of board representation has changed, along with updates to bylaws.

The CGCN-RCCV Board of Directors have elected the following officer positions:

  • Chair - Kevin Watson, Grape Growers of Ontario (GGO)
  • Vice-Chair - Mike Watson, British Columbia Wine Grape Council (BCWGC)
  • Treasurer - Mélanie Gore, Conseil des vins du Québec (CVQ)
  • Secretary – Katarina Vucic, Grape Growers’ Association of Nova Scotia (GGANS)

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