Chris Manchur (MSc, P.Ag) is the Manager of Research, Innovation & Resilience with the Canola Council of Canada. Chris received his bachelor’s degree in plant biotechnology and master’s degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba, where he researched next-generation pesticides using RNA interference. With a background in plant pathology and crop protection, Chris has driven numerous research and extension projects and programs to support sustainable canola production. At the CCC, Chris leads the administration of funding programs such as the Canola Agronomic Research Program and Canola AgriScience Cluster, which supports innovation to address emerging threats, market opportunities, and production challenges. Operating at the junction between researchers, funders, government and industry, Chris helps advance the canola industry by developing networks, supporting innovation policy and fostering collaboration. When not chatting about canola, you can usually find him ice fishing or snowmobiling.