CMC represents its members on issues relating to market access, trade, labour and regulatory affairs. CMC’s goal is to protect its members’ ability to remain competitive, to grow and innovate. All while furthering the growth of the red meat sector and serving new and emerging export markets.

ACTIVELY REPRESENTING OUR MEMBERS INTERESTS

ACTIVELY REPRESENTING OUR MEMBERS INTERESTS

Our industry is not one where the government has it top of mind – It should.

  • CMC members represent an important sector within the agri-food community.

  • CMC members generate significant revenue for the government both directly and indirectly.

  • CMC members are key exporters and sell products throughout the world providing leverage to government through these export relationships.

  • CMC members employ thousands of Canadians in rural and urban communities, creating opportunities for new Canadians to contribute to the economy and revitalize their communities.

HOW DOES CMC ADVOCATE?

CMC is an effective advocate for its members. CMC understands the Ottawa environment and has a clear sense of the broader policy objectives of government. In turn, government trusts CMC’s ability to broker knowledge and liaise with CMC members to help them deliver on their policies.

  • METHODICAL AND CONNECTED

    CMC is methodical and research-based in its approach.

    CMC connects regularly with key decision makers, elected and non-elected.

  • STRONG POLICY

    CMC has a strong policy and regulatory capacity that can provide government with strategic and cogent advice.

  • CONSTRUCTIVE

    CMC can bring other stakeholders in as partners on files with government to ensure a stronger and more informed industry position for government to consider.

  • ACCESSIBLE

    CMC ensures that government hears directly from its members when needed and provides government with the most current data and market intelligence available from members.