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CCA releases Action News on Mondays biweekly to highlight important beef industry stories, as well as events and news from CCA. Check out past issues below! 

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New campaign urges the federal Government to defend Canada’s science-based standards in international meat industry

September 12, 2023

Ottawa, ON – Today, the Canadian Cattle Association, Canadian Meat Council, and National Cattle Feeders’ Association are publicly launching our campaign “Say No to A Bad Deal” to stand up for science-based trade standards. In July, the Government of Canada announced the accession of the …

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CCA issues news releases to cover breaking stories and important announcements from divisions and partners. Check out our archived releases below! 

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February

CCA pleased to see progression towards Canada-UK FTA

Canadian Agriculture and Food Industry Calls for Government Action to Restore Essential Transport and Trade Corridors

March

New leadership elected at CCA AGM and priorities for the year established

Canadian beef producers call on Federal Government to immediately introduce back to work legislation following CP Rail work stoppage

Canadian beef producers call for resolution prior to work stoppage at CP Rail to avoid feed shortage emergency

Elanco invests in future leaders of the beef industry through the CYL Program

CCA and NCFA calling for swift resolution to impending Canadian Pacific Railway strike action

April

CCA comments on the Government of Canada’s 2022 Budget, recognizes investments in supply chain resiliency, climate smart agriculture, labour, and rural infrastructure

May

Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Mentorship Program names its 2022 semi-finalists

June

Canadian meat industry pleased to see exemption for ground meats in Health Canada’s final Front-of-Package labelling regulations

Quebec and Canadian cattle producers urge Health Canada to reconsider proposed regulations to add warning label on ground beef

Cattle farmers and ranchers strongly oppose Health Canada’s proposed front-of-package warning label for ground beef

July

Canadian Cattle Association welcomes increased funding commitments under the Next Agricultural Policy Framework

CCA pleased to announce Ryder Lee rejoining organization as new General Manager

Canadian Cattle Association launches with new brand identity

August

Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Mentorship Program announces 2022 finalists

B.C.’s Bar 7 Ranch named 2022 TESA recipient

September

Canada’s beef industry leads the way in environmental practices

Canadian beef sector marks five years of CETA

October

A new chapter for youth leadership in the Canadian beef industry

November

Canadian cattle sector shows leadership at climate focused COP27 by unveiling actions to meet ambitious goals

Canadian cattle producers welcome investments in Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy

Canadian Cattle Young Leaders announces 2022-2023 program year mentors

December

Collaboration is key in conserving and enhancing biodiversity on lands managed by beef producers

Canadian cattle producers mourn the loss of Reg Schellenberg

2021