Public consultations open on interprovincial trade and enhanced feed ban

The federal government has launched public consultations on two proposed regulatory changes relevant to Canada’s beef industry.

One consultation focuses on interprovincial trade, including a proposal that would allow, under specific circumstances and for a limited time, provincially inspected meat to move across provincial borders.

The second examines proposed updates to Canada’s enhanced feed ban, including changes to the management of specified risk material (SRM) that reflect Canada’s negligible BSE risk status and current scientific understanding. 

Alberta Beef Producers is reviewing both proposals and will be participating in the consultation process.

Producers are encouraged to share any feedback with their ABP representative or submit comments directly through the federal consultation process.

The interprovincial trade consultation closes August 26, 2026, while the enhanced feed ban and SRM consultation closes September 9, 2026.