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Rob Black (left), senator, and Kirk Jackson, officer-at-large.
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PHOTOS: CCA hosts annual barbecue on Parliament Hill

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The Canadian Cattle Association had a record turnout for its fall barbecue, hosted in the East Block Courtyard on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on September 18, 2024. CCA board, directors and staff welcomed ministers, members of parliament, senators, staffers and other key stakeholders back to Ottawa for the fall session. A local catering company served […] Read more
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CCA focuses on animal health issues, national beef strategy

CCA Reports, from the Sept. 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Now that it’s fall, things are getting crisper, and prices are still strong — but it’s time to think about the next season. As with farming and ranching, it is difficult to predict or anticipate what the next season will bring in the political world, but the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is staying ahead and […] Read more
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Semi-annual update: Trade, TESA and livestock price insurance

CCA Reports, from the Sept. 3, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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As I look back over the accomplishments and how much our producers have overcome this year so far, I continue to be  humbled to represent them at a national level. Fires, floods, strikes, policy roadblocks — our producers and provincial organizations have dealt with many adverse issues this year but I am seeing a great […] Read more
L to R: NCBA president Mark Eisele, CNOG president Sr. Homero García de la Llata and CCA president Nathan Phinney.
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Foreign animal disease, food safety and trade top Canadian Cattle Association’s agenda at Mexico meetings

From the June 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Spring 2024 has brought new hope and started off with better weather-related conditions than last year.  We are still working with the federal government on the Livestock Tax Deferral Program for producers. Our first step was to have them acknowledge the importance of the program and its effectiveness in providing relief for producers in the […] Read more
It’s shaping up to be a better spring than in 2023 and strong market signals indicate growth potential for producers.
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Federal budget includes positives and negatives for beef industry

From the May 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The 2024 federal budget came down on April 16 and it’s clear our advocacy efforts are making a difference. In late March, the government announced the advanced payment program will have a $250,000 interest-free limit for the 2024 program year. We are also glad to see that the government will continue to review the advanced […] Read more
CCA gears up for trade, animal health and BRM issues
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CCA gears up for trade, animal health and BRM issues

From the April 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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February and March have been very busy with provincial AGMs in Brandon, Toronto and Calgary. Saskatchewan got ahead of the rush and held its meeting in January. Our team enjoyed meeting producers in their respective provinces and discussing topics that are specific to their regions. We also had the board and staff attend the Canadian […] Read more
Keeping cattle on the land and beef on the plate
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Keeping cattle on the land and beef on the plate

From the March 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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We are well into the first quarter of 2024 and we have made much progress on many fronts with our advocacy and communications work on behalf of Canadian beef producers. In January, our board met for its quarterly discussion in Calgary to prioritize current advocacy files and other important issues. Key takeaways included the need […] Read more
File photo of cattle on pasture northeast of Calgary. (James_Gabbert/iStock/Getty Images)
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CCA leans into relationships, at home and abroad

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The success of our work can often be attributed to our focus on relationships. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) puts significant effort into investing and building relationships within our industry, the broader agricultural community and with policymakers and influencers here at home and on the world stage, to help advance the priorities of Canadian cattle […] Read more
CCA pushes for fair deals in trade
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CCA pushes for fair deals in trade

From the January 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Another year is upon us. Ringing in a new year brings renewed optimism and a blank slate as we work to accomplish our goals for the year. It’s been a challenging couple of years with successive years of adverse weather and recovering from the impacts of the pandemic and yet I remain optimistic for the […] Read more

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