Interim Participation Agreement signed between CCA, ABP

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) are staying on as a member of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) for now.

It was announced Wednesday an Interim Participation Agreement was reached.

Under the agreement, ABP will provide gap funding for the national organization from July 1st to August 31st as well as stay involved in meetings and discussions, but as a non-member under the current governance structure.

President of CCA Tyler Fulton says the agreement shows talks with ABP are moving in the right direction, but there are things that still need to be addressed prior the CCA's Semi-Annual meeting in August.

Fulton noted eight or nine resolutions were passed at their AGM in March to start this process. The resolutions address the structure of governance, acknowledge the need for a finance chair and committee to address the funding related issues, and better communication at all levels.

He says details on the new governance structure are being worked on with assistance from provincial cattle groups, including ABP. From there, the CCA Board will vote on the recommended changes made by the governance committee, then the provincial members will vote on it at the Semi-Annual meeting.

"It’s our expectation, I think, that sometime over the following three months or so, ABP will have a special delegate meeting where they will put these changes to their delegate body to vote on. Assuming that that was passed and successful, then implementation of the new structure would start in March of 2027." Fulton hopes.

Fulton commends the provincial groups for being actively involved in the process.