Structure and Funding

Structure
The CCA is a non-profit federation comprised of nine provincial member cattle associations that provide representation to a national, producer-led board of directors. The 27-member board provides the leadership and unity necessary to speak as one voice on issues of importance to the beef cattle industry. CCA’s operating divisions carry out the day-to-day business in support of the vision, policies and recommendations established by the board.

Funding
The CCA is funded through fee assessments to its provincial cattle association members. The assessments are based on yearly cattle marketing records for each province as a percentage of the total Canadian marketing. This percentage is then applied against the CCA budget as approved by the CCA Board of Directors. Provinces pay this membership to the CCA from the provincial portion of their check-off revenues. In some provinces, this portion of the check-off may be refundable.

Vision
The CCA’s vision is to have a dynamic, profitable Canadian beef industry with high-quality beef products recognized as the most outstanding by customers at home and around the world.

For a detailed breakdown demonstrating how CCA carries out its vision, please download CCA's Priorities Document [PDF/200KB]. 

Constitution
CCA Bylaws [PDF / 119 KB]

Policies and Issues
Established in 1932, and continually evolving with the industry, the CCA works on a wide range of issues that concern Canadian beef producers.

Current key areas of focus include market access and trade regulations, sustainability, animal care, animal health and food safety, grading/inspection, marketing, government and regulatory affairs, fiscal/monetary policy and business risk management. CCA Policy Manual [PDF / 472KB]

Provincial Member Associations
The following provincial member associations serve as the communications link between the CCA and producers: