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CMC is committed to providing exceptional value for members.
Members benefit from a wide range of services provided by CMC’s team of professionals offering significant expertise in advocacy, relationship-building, and problem-solving for some of the industry’s largest issues.
We support and advocate for our members’ business and business issues.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
As stakeholders in this valuable industry, we share a common goal – to make sure the meat industry continues to thrive and grow and continues to be the best industry to work for in Canada.
CMC works in partnership with aligned farming, food and trade associations in Canada and the U.S. to advocate for the needs of its members to secure and improve Canada’s global meat competitiveness and domestic growth.
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CMC Questions the Status Quo
We challenge the government to ensure consistency in the delivery and interpretation of regulations across Canada.
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CMC Builds Partnerships
We have robust relationships with senior leaders of government departments and a strong presence on Parliament Hill that can influence and impact decisions.
We represent member interests on a variety of industry committees and working groups.
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CMC PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBER ENGAGEMENT AND NETWORKING
We offer events throughout the year to bring members together. These include webinars, regional meetings with CFIA across Canada, workshops, technical meetings, social networking events, and a well-attended, prestigious annual conference.
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CMC IS A UNIFIED, SINGULAR INDUSTRY VOICE
We speak on the behalf of members at Senate and House of Commons committees. We tell our members’ story and highlight issues with media. We represent members on the ground, offering real time support during trade missions.
Which member category does your company belong to?
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REGULAR MEMBERS
Click here to view the regular member benefits brochure.
Meat packers and processors operating plants licenced under the Safe Foods for Canadian Act and Regulations
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ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Click here to view the associate member benefits brochure.
A firm that supplies goods and services to the Regular Members such as ingredients, casings, packaging, cold storage, equipment, trading services, sanitation supplies, consultants, and financial institutions
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RETAIL AND FOOD SERVICE MEMBERS
A firm with significant business interest in the operation of a retail or food service business that sells meat products produced at a Regular Member’s facility.
Members have the opportunity to participate at a national level through a number of board-mandated committees and working groups including:
- Pork Committee
- Beef & Veal Committee
- Public Affairs
- Technical Advisory Group
- Labour Working Group
- Environmental Working Group
