Advocacy for Canadian Agriculture
When it comes to legislative and regulatory issues, it’s important to have someone in your corner. MNP is at the forefront of agriculture advocacy; proactively lobbying and ensuring the views and interests of the agriculture industry are fairly represented.
MNP has deep roots in and a passion for this industry like no other firm. That’s why we’ve dedicated more than 60 years to developing agriculture policy solutions that strengthen the profitability and sustainability of farming and the agricultural industry as whole.
Our team of agriculture specialists, many who come from family farm backgrounds and others who actively farm today, understand that agriculture is more than your livelihood, it’s your life— and take the issues you face to heart. We are here for you and will continue advocate on your behalf and ensuring the agriculture industry’s views are heard.
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Hutterite Brethren
As trusted advisors and advocates of Hutterite colonies, MNP has an inside edge on how Colonies run businesses, the tax challenges they face and what day-to-day life on a colony looks like.
Insights
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Progress
April 25, 2025
How conflict can be good for your farms future
Family farms thrive when they tackle conflict early. Tough conversations build trust, sharpen decisions, and protect the farm’s future for the next generation.
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Agility
April 17, 2025
How the agriculture sector can best prepare for tariffs and market uncertainty
Discover how farmers and agribusinesses can navigate tariffs, market shifts, and uncertainty through risk management, financial planning, and operational resilience.
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Progress
April 11, 2025
The seven traits of successful farm families: What sets them apart
What makes farm families thrive across generations? It’s more than hard work — it’s planning, communication, and adaptability. Here are seven traits of success.
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Marvin Slingerland CPA, CA
Senior Vice President, Agriculture, Director Livestock Services
Marvin Slingerland, CPA, CA, is Senior Vice President, Agriculture with MNP, and is located in Lethbridge, Alberta. Drawing on more than 20 years of finance and agriculture experience, Marvin leads a team of dedicated professionals serving over 25,000 MNP clients in the agricultural, food processing, and farm management sectors across Canada.
Marvin is well versed in risk management programs, government relations, succession planning, benchmarking and enterprise analysis, delivering advice and solutions to help his team and their respective clients to succeed.
Marvin’s invaluable sector experience enables him to provide top-notch leadership based on critical industry insights and deep knowledge. He attends industry conferences to keep his team up to date on sector and government policy changes and opportunities. Marvin takes pride in helping his team grow their clients’ operations to their full potential.
Designated as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Accountant (CA) in 2013, Marvin has a Bachelor of Management degree from the University of Lethbridge. He has served as an elected councillor for the Town of Coalhurst and sat on the board of directors of Community Futures Lethbridge.