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Canadian beef producers call for resolution prior to work stoppage at CP Rail to avoid feed shortage emergency
Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) and the National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA) remains hopeful that the progression of the collective bargaining negotiations between the Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference will avoid a work stoppage and subsequent significant impacts to Canada’s beef sector. On March 16, 2022, CP […]
March 18, 2022
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CCA pleased to see progression with ASEAN FTA discussions
Calgary, AB – As a supporter of free trade, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is pleased to see the Government of Canada’s announcement to proceed with free trade negotiations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). “Free trade is an important part of the Canadian beef sector’s economic success,” said Bob Lowe, CCAPresident. “We’re pleased […]
November 17, 2021
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Canadian Agriculture and Food Industry Calls for Government Action to Restore Essential Transport and Trade Corridors
Ottawa, ON – With the prolonged disruptions at Canada-U.S. border crossings, Canada’s agriculture and food industry is calling for an immediate conclusion of the blockades and for all levels of government to work collaboratively towards action to reinstate integral transport and trade corridors. Transport of fruits and vegetables, meat, food packaging, feed supplies, livestock shipments, […]
February 11, 2022
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CCA and NCFA calling for swift resolution to impending Canadian Pacific Railway strike action
Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) and the National Feeders’ Association (NCFA) are highly concerned about the potential impacts of a rail strike, including devastating consequences to Canada’s beef industry. Western Canadian cattle producers are dependent on feed shipments from the U.S. because of the hard-hitting drought producers faced last year from BC through […]
March 3, 2022
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CCA pleased to see progression towards Canada-UK FTA
Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is pleased to see progression on a future Canada-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the tabling of the objectives for negotiations on February 16, 2022, by the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade. While Canada and the United Kingdom (UK) are […]
February 17, 2022
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Elanco invests in future leaders of the beef industry through the CYL Program
Calgary, AB – The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is pleased to announce Elanco Animal Health Canada Limited as a Gold Sponsor of the CCA’s Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) Mentorship Program. Elanco Animal Health Incorporated is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in […]
March 7, 2022
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