Maple Leaf Foods Inc.has announced a new governance agreementwith Michael H. McCain, the company's president and CEO, and McCain Capital Corporation, the company's largest shareholder, and the adoption of a shareholder rights plan.

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"These initiatives establish an enhanced governance framework for Maple Leaf Foods," said James Hankinson, chair of the Special Committee. "We go forward with a board and management team that are intent on building shareholder value."