CCA Election Priorities

Aug 24, 2021

The Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA) is welcoming all parties to consider the beef sector's policy priorities both for platform documents and if elected, inclusion in their governing mandate letters.

Climate Policy & Nature Based Solutions

Have the beef sector recognized as a key part of the solution in fighting climate change and maintaining biodiversity. Elevate the ability for farmers and ranchers to participate in and benefit from investments in natural climate solutions. Continue to push back against misguided climate policies while advancing the Canadian cattle industry’s tremendous environmental record.

Trade and Market Access

Increase the capacity and efficiency of beef trade potential. Continue to grow and improve access for Canadian beef in key markets (China, European Union, United Kingdom). Remove remaining BSE-era limits to regain market access.

Economic Resiliency

Enhance the economic resiliency and competitiveness of the Canadian beef industry. Ensure the long-term challenges of labour shortages are addressed.

Innovation and Research

Invest in strategic research and innovation adoption and uphold the Canadian cattle industry as the global model for sustainable beef production.

Animal Health

Strengthen Canada’s ability to respond and proactively address animal health and care and develop stable funding for national animal health surveillance.

Rural Communities

Build strong rural communities by investing in broadband internet access, rural mental health programming and in infrastructure and services that make rural Canada an attractive place to live and work.

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Video: What Does 20 MILLION Hogs a Year Look Like?

?? The Multi-Plant System Processing 20 Million Hogs Annually in the Midwest JBS USA operates multiple large-scale pork processing facilities across the Midwest, including major plants in Iowa, Minnesota, and Indiana. Combined, these facilities have the capacity to process approximately 20 million hogs annually.

Each plant operates high-speed automated slaughter systems capable of processing up to 20,000 head per day, followed by fabrication lines that break carcasses into primals, sub-primals, and case-ready retail products.

Hog procurement is coordinated through electronic marketing platforms that connect regional contract finishing operations and independent producers to plant demand schedules. This digital procurement system allows for steady supply flow and scheduling efficiency across multiple facilities.

Processing plants incorporate comprehensive food safety systems, including pathogen intervention technologies, rapid chilling processes, and integrated cold-chain management. USDA inspection is embedded throughout the harvest and fabrication stages to ensure regulatory compliance and product integrity. Finished pork products — from bulk primals to retail-ready packaged cuts — are distributed through coordinated logistics networks serving domestic and export markets.