Stories by Canadian Cattlemen’s Association

The additional requirements placed on Canada’s processing sector because of BSE created a significant economic disadvantage to others. Now that Canada has achieved negligible risk status, CCA will focus on aligning packing house requirements with international recommendations and removing the remaining BSE era market access restrictions.

Canada’s BSE era nears end as OIE grants negligible risk status

By Canadian Cattlemen’s Association May 27, 2021

Today marks an important step forward for the Canadian beef industry as the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) recognized Canada as negligible risk for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). “The recommendation by the OIE’s Scientific Commission to grant Canada negligible risk status for BSE is a historic closing of the BSE era for Canada which […] Read more

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CCA and NCC co-host dialogue on grazing livestock in anticipation of UN Food Systems Summit

By Canadian Cattlemen’s Association May 4, 2021

Last week, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) and Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) hosted a virtual conversation series in anticipation of the upcoming United Nations Food Systems Summit. The discussion explored the vital role that grazing livestock play in providing both nutritious and nature-positive solutions for Canada. Over three days, participants heard from a range […] Read more

The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef sees carbon-sequestering potential in grasslands, positioning the industry to be part of the climate change solution.

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CCA hosts UN Food Systems Summit dialogues

By Canadian Cattlemen’s Association April 27, 2021

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) and Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) are hosting a virtual conversation series this week in anticipation of the upcoming United Nations Food Systems Summit. This dialogue held April 27 – 29, 2021, entitled Grazing Livestock: Building Sustainable Protein Supply Chains, will explore the vital role that grazing livestock play in […] Read more

The CCA just wrapped its annual general meeting, held virtually this year.

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CCA wraps up AGM, sets direction for year ahead

By Canadian Cattlemen’s Association March 26, 2021

At the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM), held virtually, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) Board Members re-elected Bob Lowe (Alta) and Reg Schellenberg (Sask) as president and vice president, respectively, and set CCA’s path forward for the upcoming year. During a productive AGM, CCA discussed the beef industry’s priorities for the year ahead, including focusing […] Read more

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CCA welcomes continued Environment and Climate Change Canada funding for species at risk

Previous project covered over 189,000 acres in Alberta

By Canadian Cattlemen’s Association March 18, 2021

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is pleased to announce the contribution of $1.27 million from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) in additional funding to continue species at risk stewardship activities through the Species At Risk Partnership on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) initiative. The contribution allows the CCA to carry on conservation activities with beef producers […] Read more

A previous cohort of CYL finalists participate in a chili cook-off. Left to right: Megan Clifton (CYL), Jessica Giles (CYL) and Ben Miller (chef) cooking chili over an open fire.

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Cattlemen’s Young Leaders mentorship program announces semi-finalists

The mentorship program celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and has seen over 120 graduates in that time.

By Canadian Cattlemen’s Association July 1, 2020

The Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) Mentorship Program is pleased to announce its 24 semi-finalists for the 2020-2021 program year. The CYL Program is a national youth initiative of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, which annually pairs participants with a mentor in their specific area of interest in the beef industry and provides networking and travel opportunities […] Read more

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Canadian beef producers applaud new NAFTA

The new North American trade agreement came into force on July 1.

By Canadian Cattlemen’s Association July 1, 2020

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) applauds the entry into force of the new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on July 1 and looks forward to the continued growth of the benefits of free trade, notes a news release from the association. CCA thanks all those involved in negotiating the agreement and the stewarding of […] Read more

The nine-month-long mentorship focuses on areas ranging from production practices to marketing and advocacy work.

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Cattlemen’s Young Leaders’ semi-finalists chosen

By Canadian Cattlemen’s Association July 29, 2019

Eleven Albertans are among the 24 semi-finalists for this year’s Cattlemen’s Young Leaders program. The program pairs 16 young people with mentors who help them realize their career ambitions in the beef sector. The nine-month-long mentorship focuses on areas ranging from production practices to marketing and advocacy work. The Alberta semi-finalists are Tamara Quaschnick, Lacey […] Read more

Hemp industry looking forward despite hurdles

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures gain

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans lower on the week

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Hemp industry looking forward despite hurdles

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures gain

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans lower on the week

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Canada’s BSE era nears end as OIE grants negligible risk status

CCA and NCC co-host dialogue on grazing livestock in anticipation of UN Food Systems Summit

CCA hosts UN Food Systems Summit dialogues

CCA wraps up AGM, sets direction for year ahead

CCA welcomes continued Environment and Climate Change Canada funding for species at risk

Cattlemen’s Young Leaders mentorship program announces semi-finalists

Canadian beef producers applaud new NAFTA

Cattlemen’s Young Leaders’ semi-finalists chosen

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