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The cover of the current Beef Cattle Code of Practice On Monday, April 13, 2026, the public comment period for the Beef Cattle Code of Practice (Beef Code or the Code) will open. The Beef Code outlines expected and recommended animal care practices for beef cattle. Every five years when the Code of Practice undergoes a regular review process, questions arise. In this document we share the history of the Code and why it is important for producers to participate in the public c

by Marissa Lemay, 2025–2026 CYL participant After the excitement of the selection process, the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) program moves into its most impactful phase: the 9-month tailored mentorship. This phase is unique because it is primarily self-directed, allowing each leader to steer their own professional development. The success of this portion of the program hinges on a critical component—the mentorship pairing. My goals for the CYL year are highly technical

L-R: CYL Cyle Stewart, NCBA CEO Colin Woodall, Past CYL Diane Van Essen, Past CYL Marianne Sytnyk, CCA Officer Brodie Haugan, Youth Council Delegate Judson Christopherson (SK), CYL Ryan Slingerland, CCA Staff Cailey Church A small delegation from the Canadian Cattle Association's (CCA) youth programs travelled to Denver, Colorado January 14–17, 2026, to see firsthand the importance of the Canada–USA trade relationship within North America’s highly integrated beef supply chain