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Canada approves 3NOP as first feed ingredient to reduce methane emissions from cattle
Calgary, AB – Based on update from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) earlier this week, we are excited to announce the approval of 3-Nitrooxypropanol (3NOP) as a new livestock feed ingredient aimed at reducing methane emissions from cattle. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA) have consistently advocated for new […]
January 31, 2024
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Canadian Beef Producers Stand Behind Canada’s Negotiators at the Canada-UK Bilateral Negotiations
Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is disappointed, but not surprised by the decision of the United Kingdom (UK) to pause the bilateral free trade negotiations between the UK and Canada. Canadian cattle producers stand behind the Government of Canada’s approach of drawing a hard line in the negotiations and defending Canadian beef […]
January 25, 2024
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Canadian Cattle Young Leaders celebrates 2023-2024 program mentors
Calgary, AB Canadian Cattle Young Leaders is pleased to announce this program year’s industryleading mentors who are kindly investing their expertise and time to lend a helping hand to the next generation of the Canadian beef industry. Each year, the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program selects 16 programparticipants ages 18-35 from across the country […]
January 19, 2024
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Canadian Cattle Association Welcomes New Communications Manager
Calgary, AB – The Canadian Cattle Association is pleased to announce that Carol Reynolds has joined its team as Communications Manager in their Calgary head office. Carol brings over 20 years’ experience in the non-profit, agricultural research/agri-food/innovation, and health industries. Her background includes roles in government relations, media, public relations and communications for organizations such […]
January 19, 2024
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CCA comment on latest draft of the federal offset protocol: Reducing Enteric Methane Emissions from Beef Cattle (REME)
Ottawa, ON – On December 10, 2023, the Government of Canada released a statement announcing the latest draft federal offset protocol: Reducing Enteric Methane Emissions from Beef Cattle (REME). The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is looking into details of the protocol and will be responding with a formal submission, highlighting the importance of practical, pragmatic […]
December 18, 2023
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McDonald’s Canada grows its investment in young leaders of the beef industry
Calgary, AB – The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to announce McDonald’s Canada as a Platinum Partner of its Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program. McDonald’s Canada has been a generous Foundation Partner of the program since 2017. This elevated partnership marks an exciting milestone, as McDonald’s Canada becomes the very first Platinum Partner […]
December 13, 2023
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Beef cattle producers and environmental organizations team up on climate change solutions and launch new grassland initiative
Ottawa, ON – Today, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) together with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) hosted an independent pre-COP28 dialogue on climate adaptation through sustainable livestock systems. The event explored bridging the nexus of climate change and biodiversity loss through cross-cutting themes of sustainable production systems and food […]
October 25, 2023
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Cattle producers support MP Kody Blois’ private members’ bill that aims to improve regulatory competitiveness for Canadian agriculture
Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA) are pleased to support in principle, Member of Parliament (MP) Kody Blois’ Bill C-359, An Act to amend the Feeds Act, the Seeds Act and the Pest Control Products Act (provisional registration and approval). The amendments outlined in Bill C-359, which […]
October 19, 2023
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New campaign urges the federal Government to defend Canada’s science-based standards in international meat industry
Ottawa, ON – Today, the Canadian Cattle Association, Canadian Meat Council, and National Cattle Feeders’ Association are publicly launching our campaign “Say No to A Bad Deal” to stand up for science-based trade standards. In July, the Government of Canada announced the accession of the United Kingdom (UK) to the Comprehensive Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific […]
September 12, 2023
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Canadian Cattle Young Leaders announces 2023 Finalists
Calgary, AB – The Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program, a national youth initiative of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), is pleased to announce its 16 finalists for the 2023-2024 program year. The annual CYL Selections competition took place on August 15, 2023, at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Calgary, AB. During the competition, […]
August 31, 2023
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