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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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Alberta’s Wray Ranch receive prestigious national environmental stewardship award
Calgary, AB – The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to announce Wray Ranch, located near Irricana, Alberta, as the recipient of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) for 2023. Doug and Linda Wray, who own and operate Wray Ranch in partnership with their nephew, Tim Wray and his wife Joanne, are recognized for their focus […]
August 17, 2023
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CCA encouraged by advancement on key policy priorities including Livestock Price Insurance at FPT Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting
Fredericton, New Brunswick – The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is encouraged by the outcomes coming out of the Federal, Territorial, and Provincial (FPT) Agriculture Ministers’ meeting held in Fredericton this week. Notably, we are pleased with the momentum gained in the conversations concerning Livestock Price Insurance (LPI) for Maritime cattle producers. “An LPI expansion to […]
July 21, 2023
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Canadian Beef and Pork Industries Strongly Opposed to UK Accession to CPTPP Outcomes for Canadian Meat
Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Meat Council (CMC), Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), and the Canadian Pork Council (CPC) are deeply disappointed with the agreement announced by the Minister of Trade today to grant the United Kingdom (UK) accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The CPTPP has, until now, provided a […]
July 15, 2023
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Canadian Cattle Young Leaders names its 2023 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 2023-2024 program year. Since 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 to build […]
June 28, 2023
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Canadian cattle producers welcome the Government of Canada’s announcement of the first Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office
Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) welcomes yesterday’s announcement of the progress in establishing the first Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) that will be located in Manila, Philippines by the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food at the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) board meeting. The IPAAO will be resourced […]
June 8, 2023
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Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Spring Forum a Success
Calgary, AB – This week, the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) mentorship program hosted its annual Spring Forum to offer unique learning and networking opportunities to the next generation of beef industry leaders. Held in Calgary, AB and the surrounding area, this year’s forum took place from May 30 to June 1, 2023. This annual […]
June 2, 2023
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Increased beef access into Taiwan welcome news for Canadian cattle producers
Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) welcomes the announcement that Taiwan is restoring full market access for Canadian beef in the coming weeks. The news comes on the heels of Minister of International Trade, Mary Ng’s attendance at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting. “Cattle producers are pleased to learn that Taiwan […]
May 26, 2023
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