Join us! So far, thousands of letters submitted by Canadians through ‘Say No to a Bad Deal’ Campaign

On September 11, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), in partnership with the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) and National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA), launched a campaign called “Say No to a Bad Deal”. Through this campaign, grassroots producers along with industry partners and supporters can urge our federal government that Canada needs to delay the United Kingdom (UK) joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) until our barriers into the UK market can be addressed.

Just two weeks into the campaign, CCA thanks the thousands of Canadians who have used the website to submit a letter to their Member of Parliament (MP). We encourage everybody to join us. Sign up for the campaign and send a message to your MP as they return to Ottawa for the fall session.

In July, the Government of Canada announced the accession of the UK to the CPTPP. The UK continues to have unfettered access to the Canadian market for their meat products, while Canada is unable to get our high-quality beef and pork products into their market.

We are asking for reciprocal access for Canadian beef into the UK’s market. Non-tariff barriers outlined in the interim agreement with the UK have resulted in unequal benefits for British meat. The proposed agreement will see the UK exporting over $50 million of their meat producers into the Canadian market, while Canada will be unable to export any meat products into their market.

We are proud of the progressive trading standards and science-based rules established through CPTPP which ensures fair market access for participating countries. We do not think those standards should be set aside for the UK accession.

We are not saying no to trade. We are saying no to a bad deal that puts Canadian farmers and ranchers at an unfair disadvantage.

We urge Canadian beef farmers and ranchers, industry stakeholders, and all Canadians to stand up for a fair trade deal for both Canada and the UK by sharing your concerns with your MP.

Please show your support by visiting SayNoToABadDeal.ca and sending in your letter.

To learn more about this unfair trade deal, visit the FAQ section of the campaign website.