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Let’s Grow Canada Joint Initiative: Staking a Claim for Agriculture in the Government Mandate
CCA joined other national agricultural organizations to write an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney outlining the opportunities of Canadian agriculture as an economic growth sector. We all look forward to opportunities to work with the government to assure Canadian agriculture is an economic priority. “The Canadian Cattle Association is proud to join with […]
July 21, 2025
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CCA Statement on Bill C-202: An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act
“On behalf of Canada’s 60,000 beef producers, the Canadian Cattle Association is deeply troubled by the adoption of Bill C-202 through Parliament. “Bill C-202, same as Bill C-282 before it and Bill C-216 before that, undermines Canada’s reputation as a reliable trading partner and threatens our credibility at a time of growing global uncertainty. We […]
June 18, 2025
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Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Travel to Kamloops Area for Annual Spring Forum
Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) mentees from across Canada gathered May 28–30 for the annual Spring Forum. For the first time, the three-day event was held in Kamloops, BC and the surrounding area. The 15 young leaders participated in a range of industry tours and training designed to enhance their Canadian beef industry knowledge and […]
June 11, 2025
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Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Names 2025 Program Semi-finalists
Calgary, AB—Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) is pleased to announce the semi-finalists for the upcoming 2025–2026 program year. Established by the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) in 2010, the CYL Program welcomes young people ages 18–35 from across Canada involved in all areas of the beef supply chain. The CYL Program aims to build the next […]
May 21, 2025
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Canadian Cattle Association Announces New Environment and Climate Change Team
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to share the new Environment and Climate Change Team, comprised of Mitchell Zoratti, who has been promoted to Environment and Climate Change Manager and new staff member Graydon Garner, Environment and Climate Change Coordinator. CCA’s previous Environment and Climate Change Manager, Larry Thomas, retired at the end of […]
May 14, 2025
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Jennifer Babcock Promoted to Chief Government and International Affairs Officer
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Babcock to Chief Government and International Affairs Officer, a new leadership role within the organization. Since first joining CCA, Babcock has a proven track record of advocacy successes including multiple campaigns, issues management and continuing to build our reputation as an effective […]
May 1, 2025
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Canadian Cattle Association Congratulates New Government
On behalf of beef producers across Canada, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) congratulates the Liberal Party of Canada on forming the next federal government and welcomes all Members of Parliament elected or re-elected to Canada’s 45th Parliament. In order to grow our herd, meet the increasing world demand for high quality beef, and keep our […]
April 30, 2025
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CCA Elects New Leadership for 2025–2026
The Canadian Cattle Association completed its 2025 Annual General Meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Ottawa with a number of events, meetings and election of a new Board of Directors. Tyler Fulton of Birtle, Manitoba moves into the president position taking over from Nathan Phinney of Sackville, New Brunswick who remains on the Board […]
March 21, 2025
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CCA Pleased to See Sustained Increase to Interest-Free Portion of Loans under Advance Payments Program
On Friday, March 7, the Hon. Lawrence MacAulay, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agrifood,announced that for the fourth straight growing season the federal government wouldincrease the interest-free portion of loans under the Advance Payments Program (APP) to$250,000 rather than the default of $100,000. CCA has been advocating for the limit to be kept at $350,000, […]
March 11, 2025
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Canadian Cattle Young Leaders recognizes 2024–2025 program mentors
Calgary, AB — Canadian Cattle Young Leaders is pleased to announce this program year’s industry-leading mentors who are kindly investing their expertise and time to offer guidance to the next generation of the Canadian beef industry. Each year, the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program selects 16 program participants ages 18–35 from across the country and […]
February 5, 2025
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