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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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Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Mentorship Program names its 2022 semi-finalists
Calgary, AB – The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association’s (CCA) Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) Mentorship Program is pleased to announce its 24 semi-finalists for the upcoming 2022-2023 program year. The CYL Program welcomes young people ages 18-35 from across Canada involved in all areas of the beef supply chain and seeks to build the next generation of […]
May 17, 2022
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CCA comments on the Government of Canada’s 2022 Budget, recognizes investments in supply chain resiliency, climate smart agriculture, labour, and rural infrastructure
Ottawa, ON – Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, the Hon. Chrystia Freeland, released the 2022 Federal Budget. Agriculture themes included supply chain resiliency, climate smart agriculture, labour, and key investments in rural infrastructure. As expected, a commitment to continue investing in the Canadian Agriculture Partnership, which is to be renewed in 2023, […]
April 7, 2022
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New leadership elected at CCA AGM and priorities for the year established
Ottawa, ON – At the 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) Board Members elected its new leadership team and through productive discussions, set the organization’s course for next year. Reg Schellenberg and Nathan Phinney were elected President and Vice President, respectively for 2022-23. Schellenberg takes the reins from Bob Lowe, who […]
March 30, 2022
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Canadian beef producers call on Federal Government to immediately introduce back to work legislation following CP Rail work stoppage
Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) and the National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA) are calling for the immediate introduction of back to work legislation following the work stoppage at Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) on March 20, 2022. Western Canadian cattle producers are dependent on feed shipments from the United States (U.S.) due […]
March 21, 2022
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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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