Meat Processing Workers Need to be High Priority for Phase 2 of Covid-19 Vaccinations in ALL Provinces
Thursday, March 11, 2021 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) is urging all provinces to identify meat workers as a priority group for phase 2 of vaccinations for Covid-19. Premier Ford announced on Friday that Ontario meat processors would have priority in phase 2
Release: After Healthcare Workers, Essential Meat Workers High Priority for COVID Vaccine
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 (Ottawa, ON) – Essential meat workers need to be a priority group of workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The meat industry was among the first sectors to be challenged with the pandemic, and since March the industry has implemented effective mitigation
CMC Infographic Labour Needs
Agri-Food Immigration Pilot now open
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, IRCC had delayed the opening of the application process for the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot. As of May 15, 2020, you can now apply. The Agri-Food Immigration Pilot helps address the labour needs of the Canadian agri-food sector by testing a new
Release: Red Meat Industry Receives Federal Funding for Covid-19
Industry Working with Health Officials to Protect the Unsung Heroes who Feeds Canadians May 5, 2020 (Ottawa, ON) – Following extensive measures to stem the spread of COVID-19 at plants across the country, Canada’s meat packers and processors today gain access to federal funding. Meat processing
