Achi news desk-
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has flatly denied claims that it plans to move its headquarters located in Regina to Quebec.
“To be absolutely clear, the FCC is not moving its headquarters from Regina,” the FCC said in a statement. “While FCC is a national organization with a national mandate, we appreciate being a part of Regina and share a passion for this community.”
More than 1,000 FCC employees call Regina home, according to the company.
The claim was made by Saskatchewan United Party leader Nadine Wilson during question period on Thursday.
“It has come to my attention that Pharm Credit Canada plans to close its head office in Regina and move it to Quebec. Can the Prime Minister confirm or deny this move?” she asked.
In her remarks at the assembly, Wilson described the FCC’s supposed move from Regina to Montreal as a “rumor.”
Deputy Prime Minister Donna Harpauer responded to the question by saying the government was not appraised of the information and could not comment as a result.
“Again, we don’t answer questions about rumors that somebody might have heard somewhere. We haven’t heard anything about it, Harpauer said. “Concerns will be raised if it’s more than just a rumor.”
In its statement, the FCC highlighted the “important work ahead” for the organization as it continues to serve its customers in the agriculture and food industry.
“That’s where our focus remains.”
