Canadian beef producers applaud new NAFTA implementation
The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) applauds today’s entry into force of the new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and looks forward to the continued growth of the benefits of free trade. CCA thanks all those...
Canada and Ontario Support Beef and Hog Farmers During COVID-19
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $10 million in emergency assistance for beef and hog farmers....
Prime Minister announces initial payment to beef producers and commits to provide more
Source: Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
The Government of Canada (GoC) announced its initial support today for Canada’s beef industry amongst other agriculture announcements. The portion of the announcement pertinent to the beef industry includes:
$50 million in funding...
COVID-19 further reduces North American beef processing capacity: CCA recommends immediate implementation of policies...
Source: Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
COVID-19 continues to negatively impact the North American beef industry through market volatility and interruptions to processing operations. A further significant...
COVID-19 reduces North American beef processing capacity: CCA recommends implementing set-aside program
Source: Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is working with industry stakeholders and government to continue to supply beef and keep markets moving...
Government of Canada’s support measures provided to agriculture during COVID-19
Source: Canadian Cattlemen's Association
Over the past week, the Government of Canada (GoC) has made a number of announcements on financial support measures for individuals...
Recommendations for Canadian Cattle Sales during COVID-19
Source: Livestock Markets Association of Canada, the Canadian Beef Breeds Council and the Canadian Cattlemen's Association
For those hosting sales
make the cattle available for...
Carcass weights and import export update
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
Jason Wood, provincial livestock market analyst with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, updates the numbers as of March 18, 2020.
“Canadian steer...
CCA recognizes collaboration on CUSMA ratification process
Source: Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
Today, the Senate of Canada passed Bill C-4 to implement the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
New Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) President Bob...
Ontario beef farmers urgently requesting federal assistance to get them through this time of...
Source: Beef Farmers of Ontario
Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) has raised the alarm regarding the economic crisis facing the industry and has brought an...