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    Canada’s beef producers were the first to develop a Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle in the 1990’s. The CCA participated in the rigorous review process to update the new Code released in 2013.

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  • Advocacy
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    Advocacy is a crucial part of CCA business. Advocacy ensures the interests of Canada’s beef cattle producers are known to key influencers and well-represented in trade negotiations.

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      • CFIA approved veterinarians for the EU GEP Free Program

    CCA won its battle against U.S. mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) in December 2015 when the U.S. repealed the discriminatory legislation for beef and pork, and USDA provided notification that COOL for beef and pork would no longer be enforced. The successful conclusion of this file followed a WTO arbitration panel decision authorizing Canada to implement retaliatory tariffs of $1.055B CAD over COOL.

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  • Sustainability
    • Overview
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      • Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle
      • Related Animal Care Legislation
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      • Sector Viability
    • Environmental Sustainability
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      • Beef Cattle Research Council
      • NBIDF Archive
      • NBIDF Project Archive
      • Cattlemen’s Young Leaders program
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      • Beef Industry Innovation & Sustainability Award (BIISA)
    • Environmental Stewardship
    • The Environmental Stewardship Award
      • How to Nominate
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    CCA spearheaded the development of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef to ensure Canada continues to produce beef in an environmentally sound, socially responsible and economically viable manner.

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    As the voice of Canada’s 60,000 beef farms and feedlots, CCA is the go-to source for industry news. CCA also hosts lobbying and networking events on Parliament Hill and Town Hall meetings across Canada.

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    • Biosecurity
    • Beef Nutrition
    • Resources for Cattle Producers: AgriHR Toolkit
    • Resources for Kids and Teachers

    CCA and its divisions provide the information, analysis and resources producers need to continue to do their job well. CCA works to advance the interests of the Canadian industry in important areas including market access and trade, policy and regulation, research and innovation and sustainability.

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Market Access


The CCA works to ensure favourable access to international markets for the Canadian beef industry, and prevent exposure to unfair competition or dumping into the Canadian market, with a top-priority focus on eliminating programs, measures and subsidies that distort world trade.

  • Introduction to Foreign Trade


    CCA works to ensure access for Canadian cattle and beef, prevent exposure to unfair competition, and eliminate trade distorting subsidies.

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  • Market Access Strategy


    Working together to secure a competitive advantage for Canada’s beef industry in international markets.

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  • Trade Agreements


    Canada ships 85% of its beef and cattle exports stateside. International trade agreements help to maximize the value of every carcass.

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  • WTO Disputes


    The World Trade Organization deals with the rules of trade between nations and settles disputes based on members’ negotiated agreements.

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  • Marketing Beef


    Canada has regained access to most markets, either fully or partially, for Canadian cattle, beef, and beef products since May 2003.

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  • Canadian Beef Advantage


    A global brand strategy to expand market access through defining the attributes that set Canadian beef apart from the competition.

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  • Market Access Requirements


    Producers and feedlot operators must meet specific production requirements for cattle used to produce beef for export to the European Union (EU).

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  • About Us
    • Structure and Funding
    • Board of Directors
    • Board Committees
    • Operating Divisions
    • Our Staff
    • Reports and Publications
      • Annual Reports
      • Industry Analysis
    • Partners Program
      • Prime Partnership
      • AAA Partnership
      • AA Partnership
      • Become a Partner
    • CCA MasterCard
    • Career Opportunities
  • Advocacy
    • Engaging with Government
    • Regulations Affecting Producers
    • Talking to your Member of Parliament
      • Talking Tips
      • Contacting your Member of Parliament
    • Lobbying Issues
      • Competitiveness
      • Market Access
      • Domestic Issues
      • International Issues
      • Other Priority Issues
  • Market Access
    • Introduction to Foreign Trade
    • Market Access Strategy
      • BSE
    • Trade Agreements
    • WTO Disputes
    • Marketing Beef
      • Canadian Cattlemen Market Development Council and Legacy Fund
      • CCMDC Strategy and Reports
      • AIBMDF Information
    • Canadian Beef Advantage
      • BIXS
    • Market Access Requirements
      • EU
      • CFIA approved veterinarians for the EU GEP Free Program
  • Sustainability
    • Overview
    • Social Sustainability
      • Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle
      • Related Animal Care Legislation
    • Economic Sustainability
      • Sector Viability
    • Environmental Sustainability
      • Biodiversity
      • Regulations
    • Contributors to Sustainability
      • Beef Cattle Research Council
      • NBIDF Archive
      • NBIDF Project Archive
      • Cattlemen’s Young Leaders program
      • Canadian Cattlemen’s Foundation
      • Beef Industry Innovation & Sustainability Award (BIISA)
    • Environmental Stewardship
    • The Environmental Stewardship Award
      • How to Nominate
      • This Year’s Recipient
      • Past Recipients
      • TESA Archives
  • News / Events
    • News
    • Action News
      • Action News Signup
    • Events
    • CCA Annual General Meeting
    • CCA Semi-Annual Meeting
    • Town Hall Meetings
    • Photo Gallery
      • Animal Care
      • Environmental Sustainability
      • Healthy Landscapes
      • Beef Production
      • Calving Season
      • Ranch Life
      • CCA Events
      • Infographic Resources
      • EVENT: U.S. Embassy in Ottawa Reception
      • EVENT: CCA Parliamentary Reception
    • Video Gallery
      • Sustainable Production
      • Environmental Stewardship
      • Beef Myths Debunked
      • Ranch Life
      • Industry Innovation
  • Resources
    • Media
    • COVID-19 Resources
      • Human Resources/Farm Management
      • Coping with COVID-19
      • Trade
      • Financial Supports
      • Supply Chain Monitoring
      • Producer Town Hall Meetings
      • Virtual News Roundup
      • Email Your MP
      • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Industry Stats
    • Market Analysis
    • Research
      • Research and Technology Development
    • Environment
    • Animal Care
      • Beef Production 101
      • Cow-calf Production
      • Backgrounding and Finishing
      • Feedlot Operation
      • Feed
      • Feedlot Health Management
      • Cattle Handling in Feedlots
    • Standards and Practices
      • Traceability
      • Verified Beef Production Plus
      • Feed Ban
      • Commercial Feed Mills
      • Meat Inspection
    • Biosecurity
    • Beef Nutrition
    • Resources for Cattle Producers: AgriHR Toolkit
    • Resources for Kids and Teachers
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