Last updated August 13, 2025 with new details outlining the key factors behind Alberta Beef Producers’ decision to withdraw. These additions, found at the end of the post, offer deeper clarity and context into the strategic considerations that shaped ABP’s Board decision.
Following extensive deliberation and strategic review, the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) Board of Directors has made the decision to formally withdraw its membership from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), effective July 1, 2026.
“Membership in national organizations like the CCA must deliver clear value to Alberta’s cattle producers,” said Doug Roxburgh, Chair of ABP. “ABP holds high standards for fiscal transparency, governance, and communications, and we expect the same from the organizations we support. The CCA does not meet those standards. After seeing no meaningful progress or willingness to change, we’ve made the decision to withdraw our membership. We have a duty to Alberta producers to ensure their dollars are invested in organizations that reflect and advance our industry’s values.”
ABP remains fully committed to representing Alberta’s cattle producers and ensuring their interests are effectively advocated for at both the provincial and federal levels.
“We are focused on delivering strong, strategic representation for Alberta’s beef industry,” said Brad Dubeau, General Manager of ABP. “In light of the Board’s decision, we have mapped a strong path forward to ensure Alberta’s voice continues to be heard — provincially, nationally, and internationally.”
ABP will fulfill all financial obligations to the CCA through the conclusion of the current agreement on June 30, 2026.
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