Announcement of CPI New President and CEO
The Board of Directors of Canada Pork International (CPI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Trevor Sears as the organizationâs President and CEO. Sears brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the organization. Employed by Maple Leaf Foods for more than 25 years, most
Red Meat Industry Seeks Government Action Over China Situation
September 5, 2019 (Ottawa, ON) The cost of the âtemporary suspensionâ of Canadian pork and beef exports to China imposed on June 25 is approaching $100 million and the longer it continues, the greater the risk to Canadian jobs. As we enter the third month of
AGRI-FOOD INDUSTRY GETS IMMIGRATION PILOT
Long-Awaited Labour Pilot Will Address Huge Employment Shortage in Meat Processing Ottawa (ON) July 12, 2019 â Butchers are essential to our food supply and yet, often overlooked. Today, the federal government recognized our butchers and the huge labour shortage in meat processing by officially announcing
MEAT EXPORTS TO CHINA TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Meat Exports to China Temporarily Closed Ottawa (ON) June 25th â The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) has been informed that China will temporarily stop accepting Canadian beef and pork product, effective this evening, due to a falsified export certificate. This document is now under investigation at
AGRI-FOOD IMMIGRATION PILOT ANNOUNCED IN FEDERAL BUDGET
Long-Awaited Labour Pilot will Address Huge Employment Shortage in Meat Processing Ottawa (ON) March 19, 2019 âThe Canadian Meat Council (CMC) applauds the Government of Canada for announcing today a three-year Agri-Food Immigration Pilot to bring in full-time, non-seasonal agriculture workers that will include a pathway
