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MEAT… GOOD FOR YOU. GOOD FOR CANADA.
CMC is an internationally recognized voice shaping the future of the meat industry in Canada.
With over 150 members, CMC brings its 100 years of expertise, influence and resources to advocate on behalf of its members—meat packers and processors operating establishments licensed under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations.
Meat industry at a glance
In 2021 Canada exported
$4.5 BILLION
of beef and veal to 53 countries
$4.5 BILLION
of beef and veal to 53 countries
In 2021 Canada exported
$5 BILLION
of pork to 80 countries
$5 BILLION
of pork to 80 countries
A modest $100 million increase
in exports (red meat) results in
an almost equivalent increase in GDP of
$97 MILLION
in exports (red meat) results in
an almost equivalent increase in GDP of
$97 MILLION
In 2016 red meat consumption
and exports supported
288,000 JOBS
and exports supported
288,000 JOBS
In 2016 $ 13.7 billion in GDP &
194,000 JOBS
were supported by
Canada’s Red Meat supply chain
194,000 JOBS
were supported by
Canada’s Red Meat supply chain
CMC regular members include
54 companies
operating 186 federally regulated
establishment in Canada
54 companies
operating 186 federally regulated
establishment in Canada
EVENTS
August
12
2022
Canadian Meat Council’s 25th Annual Sheepshead Fishing Derby
Friday, August 12, 2022. 6:00 am - 2:00 pmSeptember
09
2022
30th Annual Canadian Meat Invitational Golf Tournament
Friday, September 9, 2022. 8:00 am - 6:00 pmOctober
06
2022
Technical Symposium
Thursday, October 6, 2022. 8:00 am – Friday, October 7, 2022. 4:00 pmJune
05
2023
CMC Annual Conference & AGM
Monday, June 5, 2023. 7:00 am – Tuesday, June 6, 2023. 5:00 pmNEWS
Statement: Canadian meat industry pleased to see exemption for ground meats in Health Canada’s final Front-of-Package labelling regulations
Thursday, June 30, 2022
June 30, 2022 (Ottawa, ON) Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health announced the finalized Front-of-Package labelling regulations, part of the Government of Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy. In the finalized regulations, ground beef and pork are exempt from the requirement of having a front-of-package warning
Release: CMC Appoints First-Ever Woman as Chair of the Board of Directors
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Ottawa (ON) June 27, 2022 – As the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) celebrated its 100th anniversary and conference this month in Ottawa; the occasion was also marked by appointing Kerry Towle as Chair of the Board of Directors for the next two years. “It was long
Meet Associate Member: Farasoo Holding Corporation
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Describe your business, your clients and the products/services you provide. Farasoo Holding Corporation is a trade fair, congress, and event organizer. Our first project here in Canada is MeatEx Canada, the 1st international and specialized meat industry exhibition in Canada. Exhibitors at MeatEx will be showcasing
Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector applauds the government for investments in labour in Budget 2022
Friday, April 8, 2022
For four months, the coalition of leading Canadian food and beverage manufacturing associations has been advocating for an Emergency Foreign Work Program, to secure relief for the sectors debilitating labour crisis. This past Monday, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, the Honourable Carla
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