EVENTS
May
26
2026
CMC 2026 Annual Conference
May 26, 2026. 9:00 am - 4:00 pmNEWS
The Canadian Meat Council welcomes Kyle Larkin as new Chief Executive Officer
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Ottawa, ON– The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Larkin as its next Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive national search. Kyle will officially assume the role on January 19, 2026. Kyle brings more than a decade of leadership experience
Union and Employer Groups Unite in Call for a New Immigration Pathway for Canada’s Food Sector
Monday, October 27, 2025
OTTAWA— Employer organizations and the largest union for Canada’s food processing sector are jointly calling on the federal government to create a new, dedicated immigration pathway that provides a route to permanent residency for essential jobs in the food sector. The call follows the cancellation of
Red Meat Sector Welcomes Resumption of Parliament; Urges Swift Action on Economic Priorities
Monday, May 26, 2025
Ottawa, ON – With the resumption of Parliament under the leadership of Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) welcomes the government’s renewed focus on speed, efficiency, and economic performance. Representing Canada’s red meat processing sector—an industry that contributed over $9.4 billion in exports and
Canadian Meat Council Urges Federal Action as Chinese Tariffs Threaten Industry Stability
Monday, April 14, 2025
Ottawa, (ON) – The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) is calling on the Government of Canada and all federal party leaders to take urgent and meaningful action in support of the country’s meat industry, as escalating trade tensions with China threaten thousands of jobs and the financial
