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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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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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