From traceability to trade structure, coal mining to wildlife conflict, ABP has active working groups on four of the most important files facing Alberta beef producers.
Here are updates from each of the groups:
Traceability
Following the direction of resolutions carried by delegates at the 2026 Annual General Meeting, ABP’s board is forming a dedicated Traceability Working Group. The working group will examine traceability closely, with the objective of providing producer-driven feedback and solutions that reflect on-the-ground realities across Alberta’s beef sector.
Members of the working group are being finalized, and will include representatives from ABP’s executive, directors and delegates; partner cattle organizations; and groups such as the Government of Alberta.
The working group will be supported by a dedicated facilitator to maintain clear timelines, while also ensuring issues are thoroughly examined. The goal is to develop realistic, workable recommendations to present to decision-makers.
Traceability systems need to be science-based and practical, ensuring they don’t create unnecessary burdens in day-to-day operations. ABP is committed to finding a path forward that works for cattle producers across the value chain, from cow-calf through to feeding.
Canadian Cattle Association
In August, ABP announced its withdrawal from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), effective July 1, 2026. In response, provincial members came together to discuss shared concerns, and a joint statement formalizing the creation of a Provincial Working Group (PWG) was published in the fall issue of ABP magazine.
With the help of an independent facilitator, the PWG—made up of representatives from all nine member provinces—examined the topics of national governance, structure, and funding.
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