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Dairy Cattle, Livestock

Que. banks, funds boost stake in Agropur

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Agropur is getting a second nine-figure cash injection from a group of Quebec institutional investors and banks, further backing the major Quebec dairy farmer co-operative’s expansion plans against an uncertain domestic market. The investor group, led by Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (CDPQ), said Thursday it will put up $300 million, on top […] Read more
TPP ratification is crucial for Canada’s beef industry
Beef Cattle, Prime cuts

TPP ratification is crucial for Canada’s beef industry

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay, from the November 2015 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Beef exports are the lifeblood of the North American beef industry, especially for Canada. The majority of its exports goes south to U.S. customers but it also depends on key Asian markets. So too does the U.S. It exports only 10 per cent of its annual production of muscle cuts but this is vital in […] Read more
CCA reports, Livestock

CCA Report: Greeting new Ministers

From the December 2015 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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I’d like to start off by congratulating Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland on their appointments with Canada’s new federal government. The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is encouraged by the public remarks they’ve made to date on trade issues, and particularly the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and U.S. mandatory country-of-origin labelling (COOL). […] Read more
Beef Watch: Canadian herd shows no growth
Beef Cattle, Beef Watch, News

Beef Watch: Canadian herd shows no growth

Prepared by the staff of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, divisions of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association

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U.S. herd expansion in 2015 means more calves are available south of the border this fall. In contrast the Canadian herd continued to contract. As U.S. beef production rebounds in 2016, there is potential for beef and cattle prices to decline. Current prices are being supported by a lower exchange rate. Has Canada missed out on […] Read more
CCA reports

CCA Report: Our business goes on as usual

From the November 2015 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) congratulates Prime Minister-elect Justin Trudeau, and the Liberal Party of Canada (LPC) for their convincing win in the October 19 federal election. The CCA looks forward to working closely with the new government. As I write this column, the new cabinet had yet to be announced but the CCA hopes […] Read more
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Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Japan, White House rule out re-opening TPP pact

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Reuters — Japan and the Obama administration on Tuesday rejected calls from some U.S. lawmakers to consider re-opening a Pacific trade deal and said any renegotiation attempt could scupper the whole pact. “Renegotiation is not an option,” Caroline Atkinson, Obama’s deputy national security adviser for international economics, said on a call hosted by the Atlantic […] Read more
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Livestock

Canada’s new ag minister pledges to listen to farmers

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Manitoba Co-operator – After just six days as Canada’s new agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay hasn’t taken a position on a number of agricultural issues, but he knows how he will: “I intend to listen to the man that does the work — the farmer.” The 69-year-old former Prince Edward Island dairy and seed potato farmer […] Read more
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Livestock, Markets, Reuters

MacAulay favours TPP deal, poised for trade fight with U.S.

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Winnipeg | Reuters –– Canada’s new agriculture minister said Tuesday he likely will support the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiated by the previous government, and is inclined to retaliate against the U.S. over a long-standing meat-labeling dispute. The Liberal government, elected last month, has not taken a firm position yet on whether it will support TPP, which […] Read more
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White House may have to renegotiate on TPP, senator says

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Washington | Reuters –– A key U.S. senator said on Friday the Obama administration may have to renegotiate parts of a Pacific trade pact, heralding a tough battle to win support in Congress. The administration notified lawmakers Thursday it plans to sign the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership, starting a countdown to a congressional vote that could […] Read more

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