March 22, 2011
Calgary, AB – The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) appreciates the Government of Canada’s focus on research and innovation in the agricultural sector, as announced in Budget 2011 today.
The CCA has long held the view that research and innovation are crucial to the long-term competitiveness of the Canadian cattle industry. Programs such as the CCA’s Beef InfoXchange System (BIXS) are an example of the kind of innovation that will lead to enhanced trade and market access opportunities.
“The benefit of research and innovation to the Canadian cattle industry cannot be overstated,” said CCA President Travis Toews.
In terms of other cattle industry priorities, the CCA is strongly committed to work with the government following the delivery of the Budget towards a national cattle price insurance program and market development funding. Another important area for Canadian cattle producers is market access and it was re-confirmed in the Budget that will remain a priority for the Government. Completion of the negotiations for a Canada-EU comprehensive economic trade agreement (CETA) this year was specifically noted in the Budget. The CCA is a strong supporter of the CETA negotiations as Europe represents a high value market for Canadian beef that is currently accessible by a very small quota.
“The CCA is committed to working in the long-term with the Government of Canada to achieve policies that improve the competitiveness and profitability of the Canadian cattle industry. I know that the Government shares those objectives and I will look forward to continuing to work with them to advance the interests of Canadian ranchers,” said Toews.
For further information, contact:
Gina Teel
Communications Manager
Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
403-275-8558 x 406
teelg@cattle.ca
www.cattle.ca
Calgary, AB – The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) appreciates the Government of Canada’s focus on research and innovation in the agricultural sector, as announced in Budget 2011 today.
The CCA has long held the view that research and innovation are crucial to the long-term competitiveness of the Canadian cattle industry. Programs such as the CCA’s Beef InfoXchange System (BIXS) are an example of the kind of innovation that will lead to enhanced trade and market access opportunities.
“The benefit of research and innovation to the Canadian cattle industry cannot be overstated,” said CCA President Travis Toews.
In terms of other cattle industry priorities, the CCA is strongly committed to work with the government following the delivery of the Budget towards a national cattle price insurance program and market development funding. Another important area for Canadian cattle producers is market access and it was re-confirmed in the Budget that will remain a priority for the Government. Completion of the negotiations for a Canada-EU comprehensive economic trade agreement (CETA) this year was specifically noted in the Budget. The CCA is a strong supporter of the CETA negotiations as Europe represents a high value market for Canadian beef that is currently accessible by a very small quota.
“The CCA is committed to working in the long-term with the Government of Canada to achieve policies that improve the competitiveness and profitability of the Canadian cattle industry. I know that the Government shares those objectives and I will look forward to continuing to work with them to advance the interests of Canadian ranchers,” said Toews.
For further information, contact:
Gina Teel
Communications Manager
Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
403-275-8558 x 406
teelg@cattle.ca
www.cattle.ca
