Updated: This post now includes a leadership perspective from ABP Chair Doug Roxburgh (recorded August 13, 2025), sharing insight into the Board’s decision via RealAgriculture. Also included are key factors behind the withdrawal (added August 13, 2025), offering deeper strategic context for Alberta producers. Following extensive deliberation and strategic review, the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP)…
Canadian beef producers are celebrating a major trade breakthrough as Australia lifts its long-standing ban on fresh and frozen beef imports from Canada. This marks the first time since 2003 that Canadian beef will be available in the Australian market. Australia was one of the last countries to maintain restrictions related to bovine spongiform encephalopathy…
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) joined other national agricultural organizations to write an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney outlining the opportunities of Canadian agriculture as an economic growth sector. Tyler Fulton, President of the CCA, says they are proud to join with other national agricultural organizations in calling on the Government of Canada…
On June 5, 2025, the Bloc Quebecois introduced Bill C-202 An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management). Bill C-202 is exactly the same as Bill C-282 that CCA and others spoke swiftly and harshly against last year. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is deeply troubled by the unanimous…
Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) is pleased to announce the semi-finalistsfor the upcoming 2025–2026 program year. Established by the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) in 2010, the CYL Program welcomesyoung 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…
The Canadian Cattle Association completed its 2025 Annual General Meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Ottawa with a number of events, meetings and election of a new Board of Directors. Tyler Fulton of Birtle, Manitoba moves into the president position taking over from Nathan Phinney of Sackville, New Brunswick who remains on the Board…
The Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) program has unveiled the mentors for the 2024-2025 cycle, recognizing industry experts who are dedicating their time and knowledge to support the future leaders of the Canadian beef sector. Each year, the CYL Program selects 16 participants aged 18-35 from across Canada, offering them opportunities for industry networking, travel,…
The Canadian Beef Advisors are excited to unveil the 2025-30 National Beef Strategy, which aims to enhance profitability, growth, and the global reputation of Canadian beef as a high-quality product. “The National Beef Strategy is about the future. We want people to know that the beef industry is preparing the way for the next generation,”…
Over 130,000 Canadian farmers and ranchers, represented by the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), and Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), are urging the Government of Canada to reverse its decision on the proposed capital gains inclusion rate legislation. Despite the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance introducing a Notice of…
In conversation with media after his inauguration on January 20, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly suggested a 25 per cent tariff on all products imported into the United States from Canada could be announced as soon as February 1. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is expressing disappointment over the comments. “The United States and Canada…
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), representing 60,000 beef producers across the country, is excited about the newly announced trade agreement between Canada and Indonesia. This development came during the Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia, where Canada’s Minister of International Trade signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a bilateral dialogue on sanitary and…
This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. As I look back over the accomplishments and how much our producers have overcome this year so far, I continue to be humbled to represent them at a national level. Fires, floods, strikes,…