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Canada’s beef industry leads the way in environmental practices
Ottawa, ON – Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) released Faster and Further: Canada’s Methane Strategy. The Strategy outlines the Government of Canada’s plan to reduce domestic methane emissions by more than 35 per cent by 2030, compared to 2020 levels. Notably, the agriculture sector is expected to reduce methane emissions by 1 per […]
September 23, 2022
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Canadian beef sector marks five years of CETA
Ottawa, Ontario – On September 21, 2022, Canadian cattle producers will mark the fifth anniversary of the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union (EU) with disappointment and resolve. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) remains a leading supporter of opening access for Canadian beef exports to the […]
September 20, 2022
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Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Mentorship Program announces 2022 finalists
Calgary, AB – The Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) Mentorship Program, a national youth initiative of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), is pleased to announce its 16 finalists for the 2022-2023 program year. The annual CYL Selections competition made an exciting return to the Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC) in Penticton, B.C. on Tuesday, August 16, […]
August 31, 2022
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B.C.’s Bar 7 Ranch named 2022 TESA recipient
Penticton, British Columbia – The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to announce Bar 7 Ranch, located in Rock Creek, British Columbia (B.C.) as the recipient of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) for 2022. Doug and Erika Fossen, who own and operate Bar 7 Ranch, are recognized for their proactive rangeland management, fire mitigation efforts […]
August 18, 2022
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Canadian Cattle Association welcomes increased funding commitments under the Next Agricultural Policy Framework
Saskatoon, SK – Today, Canada’s agriculture ministers gathered in Saskatchewan for their annual federal-provincial-territorial (FPT) meeting where they announced $500 million in new funds for the Next Agricultural Policy Framework, a 25 per cent increase from the previous Framework. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to see the increased investments and echo the FPT […]
July 22, 2022
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CCA pleased to announce Ryder Lee rejoining organization as new General Manager
Ryder Lee previously worked for the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) in the Government Affairs office in Ottawa from November 2005 to 2015. Ryder has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association from 2015 to 2022. CCA Executive Vice President, Dennis Laycraft, had this to say: “Ryder brings an exceptional range of expertise […]
July 13, 2022
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Canadian Cattle Association launches with new brand identity
Ottawa, ON – Today, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) launched a new brand identity, highlighting the strong and diverse group invested in raising some of the world’s best beef — one that is dynamic, forward-thinking, climate positive and quintessentially Canadian. Formerly the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, the brand refresh includes a new CCA logo created with […]
July 7, 2022
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Canadian meat industry pleased to see exemption for ground meats in Health Canada’s final Front-of-Package labelling regulations
Ottawa, ON – Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health announced the finalized Front-of-Package labelling regulations, part of the Government of Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy. In the finalized regulations, ground beef and pork are exempt from the requirement of having a front-of-package warning label. We are pleased that the Government of Canada listened to […]
June 30, 2022
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Quebec and Canadian cattle producers urge Health Canada to reconsider proposed regulations to add warning label on ground beef
Ottawa, ON – Cattle producers from Quebec and across the country are raising concerns with Health Canada’s proposed regulations to put a front-of-package warning label on ground beef, a single ingredient, nutrient dense protein. If Health Canada moves forward with this proposed regulation, Canada will be the only country in the world to put a […]
June 16, 2022
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Cattle farmers and ranchers strongly oppose Health Canada’s proposed front-of-package warning label for ground beef
Updated on June 8, 2022 Calgary, AB – The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is strongly urging Health Canada to exempt all classes of ground beef from front-of-package (FOP) regulations. Canadians should feel confident that the ground beef they love continues to be an accessible and nutritious choice. Health Canada is proposing regulations which would require […]
June 3, 2022
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