Category: News Release
Canadian Meat Council and Canadian Pork Council Joint Statement on Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) welcomes the full conclusion of negotiations for the Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). This landmark agreement represents a significant opportunity for Canada’s meat industry to expand its presence in one of the largest and fastest-growing markets in the Indo-Pacific
Labour Disruptions and Port Closures in Port of Montreal and British Columbia Disrupt Canadian Meat Industry
November 8, 2024 (Ottawa, ON) – Ongoing labour disruptions and port closures at key Canadian ports, including the Port of Montreal and ports in British Columbia, are causing significant disruptions to the supply chain, further exacerbating shipping delays and supply shortages. The closures are affecting both
Meat sector calls on Government to reverse course to keep food prices affordable and help save rural Canada’s economy
Meat sector calls on Government to reverse course to keep food prices affordable and help save rural Canada’s economy Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker program have had a disproportionate impact in rural areas Recent changes to foreign worker rules from the Government of Canada are
CMC Urges Support for Temporary Foreign Workers to Reinforce Canada’s Meat Industry
Last week, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marc Miller and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, Randy Boissonnault announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), challenging the ability for meat processors to fulfill the needs of Canadian consumers. Years of successive Agri-food
