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CCA Responds to Government of Canada RFP call for foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to see the Government continue to move forward on their commitment from Budget 2023 with today’s announcement outlining next steps towards establishing the Canadian Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine Bank. “We hope to never need to use it, but having a vaccine bank in place is critical […]
August 30, 2024
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CCA and NCFA Optimistic about Rail Strike Developments
SASKATOON, SK – The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and the National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA) express appreciation to federal Labour Minister Steven McKinnon for stepping forward to address the work stoppage of Canada’s Class 1 railways. Through the Minister’s action of enacting Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code, the labour dispute will move to […]
August 22, 2024
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CCA Announces National Environmental Stewardship Award recipient from Nova Scotia
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to announce Holdanca Farms, located near Wallace Bay, Nova Scotia, as the recipient of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) for 2024. Holdanca Farms is owned and operated by father-daughter duo, John and Maria Duynisveld, who focus on ensuring that their management practices are economically sustainable […]
August 21, 2024
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North American cattle industry leaders meet to discuss common challenges facing producers across Canada, United States and Mexico
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) hosted the 3rd 2024 triannual trilateral meeting with its North American counterparts, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas (CNOG) on the sidelines of the Canadian Beef Industry Conference this week. The trilateral meeting gives an opportunity for leadership to discuss the […]
August 22, 2024
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Canadian Cattle Association calls for swift government action on keeping Class 1 railways open to ensure continued stable trade and supply chains
Saskatoon, SK – The Canadian beef industry depends on open and stable supply chains for both our domestic and international consumers, which includes steady transportation infrastructure such as railways. The looming and unprecedented labour action at both of Canada’s Class 1 railways will impede this flow and has already disrupted the security of Canada’s food […]
August 21, 2024
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2024 Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award recipient announced at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – The Canadian Cattle Foundation (the Foundation) presented the second annual Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award to support the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program last night at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference. The recipient of the 2024 award Cassie Marchand from Vernon, BC was presented by Lynn Grant, Vice President of […]
August 20, 2024
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Cargill beefs up its investment in young leaders of the Canadian beef industry
Calgary, AB – The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to announce that Cargill has elevated its partnership to become a Platinum Partner of the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program. Cargill has been a cornerstone partner since the inception of the Canadian CYL Program, demonstrating their unwavering support of young Canadian beef farmers, ranchers […]
August 20, 2024
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Canadian Beef Industry Overcomes Challenges to Achieve Many Five-Year Goals
Calgary, AB –The Canadian beef industry has just released a Status Update of its 2020-24 National Beef Strategy outlining many goals attained while overcoming challenges in the industry over the past two years. The Strategy was developed by the Canadian beef industry to collectively capitalize on opportunities. The Strategy has provided guidance despite multiple supply […]
August 8, 2024
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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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