Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced it will not proceed at this time with proposed cattle movement reporting requirements under its revised livestock traceability regulations. According to CFIA, updated traceability requirements for other livestock species will continue to progress, while proposed cattle and bison movement reporting requirements will not proceed as the agency…

After extensive producer engagement and input from provincial beef organizations, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) does not support proceeding with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) currently proposed amendments to Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations (Identification and Traceability). The CCA supports livestock traceability as a core pillar of disease preparedness, market access and confidence in…

Following extensive producer engagement, including 15 Producer Meetings and a dedicated Town Hall, ABP delegates passed a resolution at the 2026 Annual General Meeting directing the creation of a traceability working group. ABP, alongside governments and other cattle organizations, will work to address deficiencies and producer confidence in the current model before further changes can be considered. …

Proposed federal amendments to Canada’s traceability regulations have generated significant reaction across the industry. For many producers, concerns focus on whether the proposed changes are necessary and whether they would work in practice at the farm and ranch level. Others are raising questions about cost, complexity, and the potential for government overreach. At the same…

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is recommending that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) halt the finalization of the upcoming federal traceability regulation changes to allow for additional, meaningful consultation with producers. While public consultation occurred in 2023, ABP believes further review is necessary to ensure traceability can be effectively and consistently implemented at the farm…

To help clarify key aspects of traceability and proposed regulatory changes, two presentations featuring the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) provide information from subject-matter experts. CFIA Traceability Webinar Video: CFIA – Proposed Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations Overview CFIA is responsible for the traceability regulations themselves…

After years of planning and preparation, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is expecting to publish the final version of proposed amendments to Part XV of the Health of Animals Act in 2026.  To help clarify what’s coming and what it means for you, we’ve compiled a few answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we’re hearing.  Will I have to change when I tag cattle?   There is no required…

A robust and effective traceability system finds a balance in technical reporting and practicality.  Traceability is the ability to follow the movement of an animal or food product through different stages of the supply chain. The ability to track livestock through their lifecycle relies on three pillars: premise identification (PID), animal identification, and animal movement….

The Government of Canada released its 2025 federal budget on November 4, outlining several new commitments and program adjustments affecting the agriculture sector, including beef producers. Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is reviewing the proposed budget and will be monitoring the vote in Parliament on November 17. Here’s a rundown of the key developments:   Funding programs Budget 2025 proposes…