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The Canadian Cattlemen's Association elected a new leadership team during its recent AGM in Ottawa, Ont.
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CCA Report: CCA releases priorities document ahead of federal election

From the August 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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It’s been a busy few months for the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA). Since my last column, CCA has released its priorities document with information for all candidates running for Parliament in the 43rd general election in October. Available on cattle.ca, the document outlines CCA’s recommendations to further position the beef industry as a key sector […] Read more
American and Chinese flag pair on desk over defocused background. Horizontal composition with copy space and selective focus.
Comment/Columns, Free Market Reflections

U.S. on the cusp of a China trade deal

Free Market Reflections with Steve Dittmer

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Despite not meeting the end of March deadline originally set in the President Xi Jinping-President Trump meeting, the trade negotiations between China and the U.S. moved along at a relatively rapid clip in March and April. The revised goal was to have an agreement ready for the leaders to sign by late April-early May. Rather […] Read more
Japanese beef display
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CCA Report: Focusing on beef export markets and domestic issues

From the May 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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April was a busy month with provincial member meetings to attend and address and a repeat visit with Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau in Ottawa. We are pleased that the minister is receptive to hearing our views on matters of importance to Canada’s beef producers. In March the minister announced new funding of up […] Read more
The permit delays affect both beef and dairy genetics.
Livestock, News

Canadian livestock genetics exporters face delays in export permit renewal to China

Diplomatic channels being explored to help resolve the issue

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Canadian livestock genetics exporters are waiting to see whether China’s delays in renewing export licences are another casualty of political conflict between the two countries. China has yet to renew export licences for Alta Genetics and Semex, which expired in late 2018. The Canadian genetics exporters deal in dairy and beef genetics. Both companies have […] Read more
A map of the Bighorn Country proposal. There would be one large provincial park (Bighorn Wildland) along with three smaller ones (David Thompson, Ya Ha Tinda, and North Saskatchewan River). The largest area on the map is the proposed West Country Public Land Use Zone. A second such zone, Kiska/Willson, already exists but would have enlarged boundaries. Within the Kiska/Willson zone would be four provincial recreation areas: Bighorn Dam, Snow Creek, and Shunda (in the upper part of the zone) and Hummingbird in the middle.
News, News Roundup

Western Stock Growers’ Association weighs in on land use proposal

News Roundup: Bighorn Country proposal could create a larger parks area with multiple designations

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The Western Stock Growers’ Association is joining the conversation around a controversial land use proposal in Alberta. The provincial government’s Bighorn Country proposal, a project that could create a larger parks area with multiple designations, was one of the issues discussed at the WSGA’s annual general meeting, held March 12 at Red Deer, Alta. This […] Read more
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North American trade deal signed

Trade: News Roundup from the January 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Officials from Canada, the U.S. and Mexico signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on November 30 as officials gathered in Buenos Aires for the G20 summit. Leaders have agreed on a deal in principle but legislators in all three countries still must pass the USMCA before it replaces NAFTA. Negotiations have been marked by discord, […] Read more

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