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CCA Receives AgriMarketing Funding to Expand International Markets for Beef Producers
Calgary, AB – The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to receive up to $453,364 over 3 years (from 2023-2026) from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s AgriMarketing Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The funding will be earmarked for CCA’s activities aimed at increasing awareness and demand for Canadian beef in existing and […]
July 8, 2024
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Canadian Beef Sector Urges Resolution on Cargill Labour Dispute
Calgary, AB – On behalf of Canada’s 60,000 beef producers including 19,000 beef producers in Ontario, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA) and Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) strongly encourage the Cargill Dunlop facility in Guelph and members of UFCW Local 175 to come to an expedited labour resolution. The beef […]
June 24, 2024
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Canadian Cattle Young Leaders names its 2024 Program semi-finalists
Calgary, AB The Canadian Cattle Association’s (CCA) Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program is pleased to announce its semi-finalists for the upcoming 2024-2025 program year. Established by CCA in 2010, the Canadian CYL Program welcomes young people ages 18-35 from across Canada involved in all areas of the beef supply chain. The Canadian CYL Program […]
June 19, 2024
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CCA encouraged by introduction of Maritime Livestock Price Insurance Pilot
Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to see the Livestock Price Insurance (LPI) Pilot officially launched in several Maritime provinces. The new program will permit producers from New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island – and soon Nova Scotia – the ability to purchase insurance on price protection for their beef cattle […]
June 17, 2024
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Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Travel to Ontario for Annual Spring Forum
Calgary, AB – Last week, the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program hosted its annual Spring Forum offering unique learning and networking opportunities for the next generation of beef industry leaders. This year’s forum took place from June 6 to June 8, in Guelph and surrounding area. The annual event brings together the program’s […]
June 14, 2024
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CCA Welcomes Critical Changes to Livestock Tax Deferral Provisions and Early List of Regions for 2024
Calgary, AB – The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to see the federal government’s announcement today announcing changes to the Livestock Tax Deferral (LTD) following the indication in Budget 2024. Changes include adding a buffer zone to LTD designated regions to ensure impacted producers will be eligible and a commitment to early designation and […]
June 14, 2024
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Canadian Cattle Association and Canadian Cattle Youth Council Urge Government to Press Pause on Capital Gains Changes to Save Family Farms
Ottawa, ON The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) represents the country’s 60,000 beef farms and feedlots, where the majority are family owned and have operated for multiple generations. By announcing the proposed tax changes in the Federal Budget on April 16, 2024 with an effective implementation date of June 25, 2024, the Government of Canada is […]
June 12, 2024
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CCA Beefs Up its Youth Program Team
The Canadian Cattle Association is pleased to announce that Cailey Church has joined the CCA youth programs team as the Youth Leadership Coordinator in the Calgary head office. As the new Youth Leadership Coordinator, Cailey will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) program and the Canadian Cattle Youth Council. Jessica […]
June 4, 2024
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Canadian, American, Mexican Cattle Producers Sign Joint Statement Regarding a Safe, Strong Integrated North American Market
HERMOSILLO, Mexico – Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) representatives were in Mexico this week to attend the Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas’ (CNOG) annual meeting, as well as a trilateral meeting. Representatives discussed united efforts to continue advocating for an integrated North American market, with a focus on protecting herds from animal diseases and advocating for […]
May 15, 2024
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CCA Budget Reaction: Budget 2024 sends a positive indicator that meaningful changes are coming to Livestock Tax Deferral
On behalf of beef producers, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is cautiously optimistic that the Government recognized the Livestock Tax Deferral’s effectiveness in providing relief for producers in Budget 2024 and recognized it as a crucial tool for producers in times of natural disasters such as drought or floods. The CCA has requested a change […]
April 16, 2024
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