Canadian Cattle Young Leaders names 2025 program semi-finalists

Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) is pleased to announce the semi-finalists
for the upcoming 2025–2026 program year.

Established by the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) in 2010, the CYL Program welcomes
young people ages 18–35 from across Canada involved in all areas of the beef supply chain.
The CYL Program aims to build the next generation of industry leaders by providing unique
mentorship, training, and professional and personal development opportunities in the Canadian
beef industry.

A judging panel selected the semi-finalists from impressive written applications submitted by
youth from across the country. Applications are available annually from early January to the end
of March on the Canadian CYL Program website.

Semi-finalists will be invited to attend the annual CYL Selections Competition in September. The
semi-finalists will participate in judged roundtable discussions on timely beef industry related
topics to compete for a spot in the upcoming program year.

“Congratulations to all the exceptional applicants this year who have demonstrated remarkable
commitment to shaping the future of the Canadian beef industry. We are excited to meet our semi-finalists in September and listen to the innovative ideas they will bring to the table,” said Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) President Tyler Fulton.

The 2025 semi-finalists, in no particular order, are:

• British Columbia: Matt Henderson (Prince George)
• Alberta: Arturo Macias Franco (Edmonton); Cache Schiller (Flatbush); Cayley Brown
  (Rocky View County); Charlotte Wasylik (Derwent); Clayton Andrew (Youngstown);
  Denay Bjornson (Wanham); Ellie Stauffer (Pincher Creek); Eric Tarrant (High River);
  Justin Rosadiuk (Evansburg); Jarret Nelson (Hemaruka); Lauren Moody (Walsh); Ryan
  Singerland (Lethbridge); Tyler Bentley (Erskine); Marissa Lamay (High River); and
  Gautier Henaff (Turin)
• Saskatchewan: Bailie Barnett (Moose Jaw); Brodyn LeBatte (Gladmar); and Cyle
  Stewart (Morse)
• Manitoba: Doris Doelger (Beausejour)
• Ontario: Abbey Taylor (Belmont)
• Quebec: Ellen Rice-Hogan (Venosta)
• Prince Edward Island: Jillian Ferguson (Spring Valley)
• Nova Scotia: Caylene Manning (Falmouth)

Following the competition, the selected finalists will be matched with an industry leader in their
specific area of interest in the beef industry for a nine-month mentorship opportunity. They will
also be granted a travel budget to fund engagement in various industry events, networking
experiences, and learning opportunities throughout the program year.