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
Canadian Meat Council (CMC) and the Meat Institute Call for Enhanced Regulatory Cooperation in North American Meat Trade
Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) and the Meat Institute have jointly submitted a comprehensive set of recommendations to the Canada-US Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) to bolster regulatory cooperation and alignment between Canada and the United States. In a joint
Canadian Meat Council Welcomes Russ Mallard as New Board Chair
Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Russ Mallard, President of Atlantic Beef Products Inc., as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. With a wealth of experience in the meat industry and a strong commitment to
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
Canadian Meat Council statement on recently announced USDA labeling rules
In response to the recently announced USDA rules “Product of USA” Label Claim to Enhance Consumer Protection, Canadian Meat Council’s President & CEO, Chris White, issued the following response: “For decades, we have worked with our North American counterparts to create one of the most integrated
CMC, COMECARNE & Meat Institute Sign Joint Statement of Coordination
Strengthens Collaboration on Behalf of North American Meat Industry Playa del Carmen, Mexico – To deepen meat industry coordination and government collaboration in Canada, Mexico and the United States, the Canadian Meat Council (CMC), Consejo Mexicano de la Carne (COMECARNE), and the Meat Institute signed a
New Campaign Urges the Federal Government to Defend Canada’s Science-Based Standards in International Meat Industry
Ottawa, ON – Today, the Canadian Cattle Association, Canadian Meat Council, and National Cattle Feeders’ Association are publicly launching our campaign “Say No to A Bad Deal” to stand up for science-based trade standards. In July, the Government of Canada announced the accession
Canadian Beef and Pork Industries Strongly Opposed to UK Accession to CPTPP Outcomes for Canadian Meat
Saturday, July 15, 2023 Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Meat Council (CMC), Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), and the Canadian Pork Council (CPC) are deeply disappointed with the agreement announced by the Minister of Trade today to grant the United Kingdom (UK) accession to the Comprehensive and
CMC supports the extension to the Agri-Food Pilot, aiding access to permanent residence for workers and their families
Ottawa ON- Today, The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, announced the extension of the Agri-Food Pilot, which helps address labour challenges in the Canadian agri-food sector. The pilot, launched in 2020, provides a pathway to permanent residence for experienced workers in the
CMC discouraged by the access achieved for meat products in latest trade deal
Ottawa, ON – Yesterday, International Trade Minister Mary Ng announced that Canada has reached a market access agreement that will form the basis for the United Kingdom (UK) to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This agreement will significantly impact Canada’s access
CMC reacts to the federal budget and recently announced labour measures
Today, the federal government tabled it’s 2023 budget “A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future.” Upon review, CMC is pleased to see the Budget’s commitment to funding $57.5 million over 5 years for a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine Bank. An
Statement: Proposed changes to “Product of USA” labeling regulations would be costly and disruptive to North American supply chains
Proposed changes to “Product of USA” labeling regulations would be costly and disruptive to North American supply chains Tuesday, March 7 (Ottawa, ON) Yesterday, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed changes to its voluntary “Product of the USA” labeling
