Voice of the Canadian meat processing industry, feeding the economy and families with high‑quality beef, pork, bison, veal and lamb, at home and abroad.

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A new report from the @AgForUSMCA by Purdue University has found that CUSMA/USMCA saves American households $700 a year in food costs. One more reason why the agreement must be renewed for another 16 years. Read more below. #USMCA #cdnpoli #uspoli
New research shows the #USMCA helps save the average U.S. household about $700 a year on food costs. That's money back in family budgets and a benefit worth protecting. đŸ›’đŸŒœ Read the full study released today: bit.ly/4aBylPY #RenewUSMCA
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Nous sommes encore sous le charme de notre rĂ©ception « Viandes et Ă©changes » Ă  Ottawa. Merci Ă  tous les parlementaires prĂ©sents qui ont eu l’occasion de rencontrer les chefs de file du secteur canadien de la transformation de la viande rouge. Nous apprĂ©cions ce partenariat continu qui contribue aux exportations et Ă  l’économie canadienne.
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We’re still buzzing from our Meat & Greet reception in Ottawa. Thank you to all the parliamentarians who attended and had the opportunity to connect with leaders of Canada’s red meat processing sector. We appreciate the continued partnership in contributing to exports and Canada’s economy.
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🌍 JournĂ©e mondiale de la salubritĂ© des aliments 2026 CVC est fiĂšre de collaborer Ă©troitement avec @InspectionCan afin de garantir Ă  ses membres l’accĂšs aux renseignements les plus rĂ©cents sur les rĂšglements, les lignes directrices et les exigences d’inspection qui soutiennent le systĂšme de salubritĂ© des aliments de calibre mondial du Canada.
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🌍 World Food Safety Day 2026 CMC is proud to work closely with the @InspectionCan to ensure our members have the latest information on regulations, guidance, and inspection requirements that support Canada's world-class food safety system.
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Plus de 190 participants. Une industrie. Un objectif. Le congrĂšs et l’assemblĂ©e gĂ©nĂ©rale annuelle 2026 de CMC ont rĂ©uni des transformateurs et des partenaires de l’industrie de partout au Canada afin de discuter des enjeux clĂ©s qui façonneront l’avenir du secteur de la viande rouge. #CDNAg
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Over 190 attendees. One industry. One goal. CMC’s 2026 Conference & AGM brought together processors and industry partners from across Canada to discuss the key issues shaping the future of the red meat sector. #CDNAg
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Thank you to Parliamentary Secretary @pfragiskatos and @CitImmCanada officials for meeting with the CMC team last week. We discussed the need for a dedicated agri-food immigration stream to help address persistent labour shortages, strengthen Canada's food supply chain, and support industry growth.
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Thank you MP @rosemarie_falk, Associate Shadow Minister for Labour, for meeting with the CMC team last week. We discussed the need for a dedicated agri-food immigration stream—building on the success of the Agri-Food Pilot—to help address critical labour shortages and support Canada's food supply chain.
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Canadian Meat Council retweeted
Today, CAFTA began its Washington DC mission with a meeting at the @CanEmbUSA, joined by provincial representatives from @MBGov @GouvQc @YourAlberta and @ONgov. We appreciate the important conversation as we work toward a strong and stable #CUSMA renewal. #USMCA
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Canadian Meat Council retweeted
CAFTA appreciated the opportunity to meet with Jason Hafemeister and @USDAForeignAg today, and the important discussion on how a stable and predictable #USMCA supports North American agri-food trade. #CUSMA
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Canadian Meat Council retweeted
Great to meet with @AgforUSMCA, bringing together Canadian and American farm and agri-food groups united in support of #USMCA/#CUSMA renewal. A strong reminder that a stable, predictable North American trading framework is a shared priority on both sides of the border.
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Canadian Meat Council retweeted
Thank you to Congressman @RepTimKennedy for meeting with CAFTA today. As co-chair of the Northern Border Caucus, we appreciated the discussion on the importance of stable Canada–U.S. trade for communities and producers on both sides of the border. #USMCA #CUSMA #cdnag
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Bienvenue au conseil d’administration du Conseil canadien des viandes pour 2026! Nous sommes fiers de vous prĂ©senter le comitĂ© exĂ©cutif, les administrateurs sortants et les nouveaux administrateurs qui contribueront Ă  diriger le CVC au cours de la prochaine annĂ©e, tandis que nous poursuivons notre collaboration pour renforcer l’industrie canadienne de la transformation des viandes.
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Please welcome your 2026 Canadian Meat Council Board of Directors! We’re proud to introduce the Executive Committee, returning Directors, and new Directors who will help lead CMC over the coming year as we continue working together to strengthen Canada’s meat processing industry.
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Please join us in welcoming our 2026 Chair, Dr. Sylvain Fournaise. A highly respected leader in Canada’s agri-food sector, Dr. Fournaise serves as Vice President of Food Safety, Quality Management and R&D at Olymel, one of Canada’s leading pork and poultry processors.
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Nous sommes heureux d’accueillir notre prĂ©sident pour 2026, le Dr. Sylvain Fournaise. Leader respectĂ© du secteur agroalimentaire canadien, le Dr Fournaise est vice-prĂ©sident, SĂ©curitĂ© alimentaire, Gestion de la qualitĂ© et Recherche et dĂ©veloppement chez Olymel, l’un des plus importants transformateurs de porc et de volaille au Canada.
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Our President & CEO @KylePLarkin is in Washington DC this week on a @CAFTA_ACCA mission advocating for the renewal of CUSMA. Read the letter below that nearly 160 North American agricultural organizations signed, including @MeatInstitute and @ConsejoMexCarne.
This week, CAFTA is in Washington for direct meetings with members of key congressional committees ahead of the July 1 #USMCA joint review, joining nearly 160 North American agricultural organizations calling for the agreement's renewal. Read more: 👉tinyurl.com/bddrsp68
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“In five years time, we’re going to be in a really sticky position,” said @KylePLarkin, President and CEO of the Canadian Meat Council, in the latest piece by The Globe and Mail on the impact Mercosur could have on Canadian beef processors Read the full article here: theglobeandmail.com/business

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Last week, our President & CEO @KylePLarkin testified before the House International Trade Committee for their study on CUSMA and the Senate National Finance Committee for the Spring Economic Update. Thank you to the committees for inviting the Canadian Meat Council.
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