CCA Updates 13/16

Canada Beef releases updated nutrition resources

CCA

Apr 12, 20211 min read

Canada Beef releases updated nutrition resources

Updated health professional resources are now available at ThinkBeef.ca. These updates include a report on ultra-processed food...

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Canadian beef producers appreciate progress on market access to Kuwait and Guatemala

CCA

Apr 12, 20211 min read

Canadian beef producers appreciate progress on market access to Kuwait and Guatemala

The Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA) appreciates that effective March 18, 2021, Canada has now reached an agreement with Kuwait to...

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CCA

Mar 29, 20211 min read

Canada and the U.K. ratify its trade continuity agreement

On March 19, Hon. Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade announced that Canada is ratifying the...

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CCA

Mar 29, 20212 min read

Federal government climate announcements to benefit the environment and further beef sustainability

The CCA welcomes recent federal government announcements that will position Canada’s beef industry to work as a key partner to achieve...

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CCA

Mar 29, 20211 min read

Change to AgriStability program a positive step for the beef industry

The CCA has been steady in our advocacy to make changes to the AgriStability program. On March 25, following a...

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CCA

Mar 29, 20211 min read

CCA 2021 Annual General Meeting recap

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) had a productive Annual General Meeting in a new virtual format March 24 – 26, 2021. Bob Lowe...

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Dedicated call centre and email channel created for employers of temporary foreign workers

CCA

Mar 29, 20211 min read

Dedicated call centre and email channel created for employers of temporary foreign workers

The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) remains steadfast about information sharing, awareness and proactive management...

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125,000-acre initiative aims to conserve Canadian prairies through collaboration with ranchers

CCA

Mar 29, 20211 min read

125,000-acre initiative aims to conserve Canadian prairies through collaboration with ranchers

Beef farmers and ranchers play an important role in providing quality food, but few people know they also play an essential role in...

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Producers asked for feedback about mental health

CCA

Mar 29, 20211 min read

Producers asked for feedback about mental health

Producers and farmer are invited to complete an online survey conducted by the University of Guelph to help researchers at the Ontario...

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Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Program application deadline March 31

CCA

Mar 29, 20211 min read

Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Program application deadline March 31

There’s still time for young people to take advantage of mentorship and career building opportunities in the Canadian beef industry...

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CPTPP: Potential accession of the U.K. and other economies

CCA

Mar 15, 20212 min read

CPTPP: Potential accession of the U.K. and other economies

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), composed of 11 nations, has started the United...

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Saskatchewan Stock Growers Foundation receives Weston Family Foundation grant

CCA

Mar 15, 20211 min read

Saskatchewan Stock Growers Foundation receives Weston Family Foundation grant

Earlier this month, the Weston Family Foundation announced the launch of the Weston Family Prairie Grasslands Initiative with nearly $25...

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Virtual event planned in advance of the United Nations Food System Summit

CCA

Mar 15, 20211 min read

Virtual event planned in advance of the United Nations Food System Summit

In a year where our food system and supply chain are in the spotlight, the United Nations (UN) is planning a Food Systems Summit. The...

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Manitoba mobilizes sustainable proteins initiative

CCA

Mar 15, 20211 min read

Manitoba mobilizes sustainable proteins initiative

As Manitoba works to realize its vision to be North America’s sustainable protein supplier of choice, it is mobilizing a network of...

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2021 CCA Annual General Meeting underway

CCA

Mar 15, 20211 min read

2021 CCA Annual General Meeting underway

This year, CCA is hosting the 2021 CCA Annual General Meeting in an online format this year. While we won't be able to meet with our...

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CCA presents to House of Commons International Committee on U.K. trade

CCA

Mar 1, 20211 min read

CCA presents to House of Commons International Committee on U.K. trade

The House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade (the Committee) has been studying Bill C-18, the Act which will implement...

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Canada’s Agriculture Day highlights cattle producers

CCA

Mar 1, 20212 min read

Canada’s Agriculture Day highlights cattle producers

Canada's Agriculture Day was started in 2016 to highlight and celebrate the people behind Canadian food. February 23, 2021 saw the sixth...

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Registration open for the Working through New Transportation Regulation webinar

CCA

Mar 1, 20211 min read

Registration open for the Working through New Transportation Regulation webinar

Cattle producers are encouraged to register for an educational webinar on the new Humane Transportation Regulations, taking place on on...

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Dennis Laycraft named one of the Top 50 in Canadian agriculture

CCA

Mar 1, 20212 min read

Dennis Laycraft named one of the Top 50 in Canadian agriculture

CCA congratulates Dennis Laycraft, Executive Director, who was recently honored by Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) as one of the Top 50...

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CCA

Mar 1, 20212 min read

Comments submitted about potential Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

On February 23, CCA had the opportunity to submit comments on the potential Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement...

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