Canadian Cattle Association

Cheap beef today should not come at the cost of food security tomorrow. CCA is opposed to any beef access in a Mercosur trade deal which would result in increased imports of low-quality beef for Canadian consumers. Increased beef imports will not lower prices for consumers and will increase our reliance on foreign supply, bringing increased risk from disruptions beyond our control, such as geopolitical, environmental, and economic disruptions. “If this is the problem, then the solution is not simply more trade or more imports. The solution is sustained investment in domestic productivity and innovation.” saifood.ca/beef-productiv…

Applications for the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council's latest cohort are now open. It's more important than ever for young people to play an active role in shaping the future of the sector. To learn more: canada.ca/en/agriculture…

Les candidatures pour la nouvelle cohorte du Conseil canadien de la jeunesse agricole sont maintenant ouvertes. Il est plus important que jamais que les jeunes jouent un rôle actif dans l'élaboration de l'avenir du secteur. Pour en savoir plus : canada.ca/fr/agriculture…

As we head into the weekend and prepare for another round of trade negotiations between Canada and Mercosur next week, we encourage you to share the link cattle.ca/mercosur with family and friends. Encourage them to learn more and send a message to their MP. --- À l'approche du week-end et alors que nous nous préparons pour une nouvelle série de négociations commerciales entre le Canada et le Mercosur la semaine prochaine, nous vous invitons à partager le lien cattle.ca/mercosur avec votre famille et vos amis. Encouragez-les à s'informer davantage et à envoyer un message à leur député.

We are over halfway through the Beef Code of Practice Public Comment Period and your producer input is needed: Visit cattle.ca/beef-code Check out the producer summary document for a quick overview of the draft update Please take 20-30 minutes to provide your comments by the June 12 deadline

Expanding market access for beef in a Mercosur trade deal would have immediate consequences right here in Ontario. We support trade, but it must be fair. Thanks to MP @AlexRuff17 and Grey & Bruce County Beef farmers for their support 🔗 Learn more: cattle.ca/mercosur

Another round of trade negotiations with Mercosur will take place at the end of May. Please help us spread the message that Canadian beef is for plates, not trade bait! Tell your friends and family that trade diversification should not come at the expense of Canada’s domestic production base or our most important trading relationships. CCA supports trade diversification that is reciprocal and fair. In the case of Mercosur, the data shows no meaningful export opportunity for Canadian beef, while Mercosur beef imports are already rising sharply. Share the link to cattle.ca/mercosur to help raise awareness and to learn more.

CCA President Tyler Fulton's most recent @CanCattlemen column is all about the Beef Cattle Code of Practice: what it is, why it is regularly reviewed, how it is used, and why producer participation is so important. canadiancattlemen.ca/cca-reports/be… The public comment period ends June 12. Share your thoughts now--the Code will be finalized and published next year.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms — and dams — who help keep the cattle industry strong every single day. From early mornings to late nights, your care, dedication, and hard work never go unnoticed. Thank you for being the driving force behind our farms, families, and future.

The 2026 #CensusOfAgriculture is underway! Complete yours today and be counted. The quality of Census of Agriculture data increases with every completed questionnaire. Census data ensure that decision-makers have the information they need to support farmers, farm communities and agricultural operations. Complete your questionnaire today at census.gc.ca. #CdnAg

Canadian beef must not be used as a bargaining chip. As Canada enters the final round of Mercosur trade negotiations, CCA and NCFA are calling on the federal government to stand with Canadian ranchers and cattle feeders by saying no to beef market access in a rushed deal. Responsible trade policy must protect animal health, uphold Canada’s high standards, and support long-term growth for Canadian producers and rural communities. nationalcattlefeeders.ca/wp-content/upl…

As Canada approaches the final round of Mercosur trade negotiations, Canada’s beef producers are sending a clear and united message to the federal government: do not sacrifice Canadian beef in a rushed trade deal. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and the National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA) @NACattleFeeders, together representing all beef producers in Canada, strongly oppose the inclusion of beef market access in a potential Mercosur agreement. The organizations are calling on the Government of Canada to stand firmly with Canadian ranchers and cattle feeders and ensure Canadian beef is not used as a bargaining chip. Read the full release at cattle.ca/canadian-beef-…

Today at 11:00 am MT/noon CT/1:00 pm ET, CCA and National Cattle Feeders Association will hold a press conference to share concerns about a potential trade deal with Mercosur. The press conference will be livestreamed at cpac.ca/en Learn more at cattle.ca/mercosur @NACattleFeeders

CCA President Tyler Fulton appeared before Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food (AGRI) and was asked about Mercosur. "There is not a tariff large enough to slow the flow of South American (beef)," he shared. "Providing South America with new access to Canada is an incentive to producing beef in South America," he added. Stand up for Canadian farmers and ranchers! Visit cattle.ca/mercosur to learn more and send a message to your MP within seconds. To watch the recording of the committee meeting, go to parlvu.parl.gc.ca/Harmony/en/Pow…

Ilya Gridneff with The Financial Times has written an article about the potential Mercosur trade agreement and why CCA stands in opposition: as.ft.com/r/44db07eb-356… Some of the highlights: “It just doesn’t represent a reciprocal market opportunity,” (CCA President Tyler Fulton) said. “There’s significant benefit in accessing the Canadian beef market, but there’s really very limited opportunity for Canadians.” Imports into Canada from Mercosur countries increased 238% from 2021 to 2025, (and) their annual quotas were filled in days this year. Canada last year imported 30% of its beef while the U.S. is 19% and the EU is 7%. Brazil is the world’s largest beef exporter, with 3.5mn tonnes of shipments last year worth $18 bn. Its exports in the first quarter of 2026 increased by 18% in volume and more than a third in revenue. The South American nation’s largest customer for beef, China, recently tightened access to its market. Industry experts predicted this could lead to product being diverted to other destinations. Fellow Mercosur member Argentina is another top producer.

#CdnAg producers face many challenges throughout the year. 🚨 Be prepared for a natural disaster or disease outbreak. 🚨 Have a plan before an emergency. 🚨 Know your risks. For info: agriculture.canada.ca/en/sector/emer… #EPWeek2026

Did you know that every farm or agricultural operation in Canada needs to complete a questionnaire for the 2026 #CensusOfAgriculture? If this applies to you, visit census.gc.ca to complete yours online today! #CdnAg

Starting May 4, every farm or agricultural operation in Canada will need to complete the #CensusOfAgriculture. The 2026 questionnaire has been shortened and streamlined to make it easier to complete: statcan.gc.ca/en/census-agri… #CensusOfAgriculture

Your Voice Matters: Canadian Beef is NOT a Bargaining Chip Time is running out and we need your help. CCA believes in trade diversification, however, we cannot diversify for the sake of diversifying, when the outcome will negatively impact Canadian farmers and ranchers and instead incentivize increased beef production in other countries, where standards are much lower. Learn how Mercosur beef impacts Canadian producers and contact your MP today at cattle.ca/mercosur Share this post so more Canadians will take a stand and say NO to Mercosur beef access.