Press Releases Canada's Meat Industry Applauds government intervention in rail strike August 22, 2024 View Details 2024 Impending National Rail Strike Will Cause Untenable Damage to Canada’s Meat Industry Canadian Pork Council Receives Funding as Part of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program CANADA PORK BECOMES TITLE SPONSOR OF OTTAWA RIBFEST CANADIAN PORK COUNCIL REACTS TO VOLUNTARY PRODUCT OF USA ANNOUCEMENT The Canadian Pork Council celebrates launch of new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada office in Manila, Philippines Canadian Pork Council (CPC) Joins Say No to a Bad Deal coalition, says UK ascension to CPTPP should be delayed 2023 The Canadian Pork Council applauds Bill C-359, urges Parliamentary support for food security improvements, increased competitiveness for farming sector THE CANADIAN PORK COUNCIL WELCOMES CANADA’S FALL ECONOMIC STATEMENT THE CANADIAN PORK COUNCIL SUPPORTS BILL C-234 AND URGES THE SENATE TO PASS THE BILL QUICKLY Canadian Beef and Pork Industries Strongly Opposed to UK Accession to CPTPP Outcomes for Canadian Meat CANADA’S PORK SECTOR CALLS ON MINISTER TO DECLARE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ESSENTIAL IN VANCOUVER PORT STRIKE Canadian pork producers eager to work with processors and partners to find long-term solution to Olymel situation Canadian Pork Council applauds vaccine bank, biofuels announcement in budget 2023 Canadian Pork Council leadership changes to guide organization into next challenges 2022 Canadian Pork Council announces Stephen Heckbert as new Executive Director Pork producers welcome $45.3 million government investment in preventing African swine fever 2021 New board of directors for the Canadian Pork Council Pork Producers Share Election Priorities Calling on parties to support the sector’s growth potential Renewed effort needed on ASF as disease found in the Dominican Republic Launch of the Pork Promotion and Research Agency Website 2020 Canadian Pork Producers Are Pleased with Minister Bibeau’s Proposal to Fix AgriStability 2020 Quarterly Farm Cash Receipts AgriStability - changes to the trigger/ payment rate needed CanSpotASF Commercial Producer Canadian Pork Producers welcome establishment of Pork Promotion and Research Agency Dr. Brockhoff named Food Animal Veterinarian of the Year Federal commitment not enough to help Canadian pork producers Pork farmers requesting government help to continue producing food Red Meat Industry Donates to Red Cross Efforts in China 2019 Canadian Pork Producers Welcome Stability in the Agriculture Sector as Minister Bibeau Maintains her Role Canadian pork industry looking to maximize reopening of China market Canadian pork in Japan: A success story Canadian Pork Industry to resume exports to China New executive team for the Canadian Pork Council Announcement of CPI New President and CEO Canadian pork producers focus on key issues for the industry Red Meat Industry Seeks Government Action Over China Situation CPC looks forward to working with Dominic Barton as Canada’s new Ambassador to China Federal funding supports development of export markets for Canadian pork Canadian Pork Exports to China Temporarily Suspended by CFIA as a Precaution Canadian pork producers welcome federal funding for meat sector Canadian Pork Council addresses the need for additional resources to manage the threat posed by African swine fever at the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food Canadian Pork Council applauds investments for sector Canadian pork producers thankful for government’s efforts to prevent African swine fever from impacting the industry Canadian pork producers thank Minister MacAulay and welcome Minister Bibeau Canada’s Food Guide reiterates pork is a healthy choice 2018 New funds for research will allow improved disease surveillance in Canada for the pork sector Canadian pork producers encouraged by the signing of the updated North American trade agreement Canadian pork producers celebrate the Royal Assent of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Pork producers gather in Ottawa to celebrate the industry Canadian pork producers pleased to see a modernized North American trade agreement Global Trade Disputes Impacting Canadian Producers Ontario Pork Producer Bill Wymenga receives the Brian Kennedy award from the Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement Hog industry applauds new investment in research Progress being made toward the implementation of the CPTPP Dr. Christa Arsenault named Manager of the Canadian Swine Health Intelligence Network $2 million investment to study animal welfare Canadian Pork Industry Statement on the Signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Canadian pork producers to visit Japan in light of Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Canadian Pork Council statement regarding the Economic impact of Canada’s participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership CPC discussing climate change with House of Common’s Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food CPC reiterates the importance of trade in front of the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on International Trade Canadian Pork Council celebrates the conclusion of CPTPP trade negotiations Canada must forge ahead with the Pacific trade deal as to not miss a once in a lifetime opportunity New directors and a new executive for the Canadian Pork Council 2017 CPC Statement on Income Sprinkling and Tax Changes Improved market access in China for chilled pork great news for Canadian pork producers and Canadian economy PigTRACE herdmark ear tag approved for pig movements to intermediate sites Successful trade mission to China confirms the opportunity to maximize trade with growing Asian markets Dr. Betty Althouse awarded the Saskatchewan Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Public Service CPC in China to promote Canadian pork CPC urges the government of Canada to assume leadership in striking a free trade agreement with Asia-Pacific Nations Canadian pork producers one step closer to exporting to EU following CETA 150 people gather for a prosperous Canadian pork industry Minister Morneau’s announcement on tax changes this week a step in the right direction The Canadian Pork Council continues to lobby for resolution of remaining trade barriers so the pork industry can benefit from CETA Passing of Bill Vaags Business groups unite, call on Ottawa to drop federal tax changes for small business CPC’s Priorities Align Closely with Priority Areas Identified in the Canadian Agricultural Partnership Statement New data indicates that Canadians have increased their protein consumption Hog Industry Focusing on Recovery for PED Situation in Canada CPC Addresses Non-Tariff Trade Barriers with Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food CPC Addresses Trade in North America with Standing Committee on International Trade CPC Pleased with Standing Committee Report on International Market Access Getting to The Meat of The Matter: Are Canadian Babies Receiving Enough Iron? CPC Addresses Debt with Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food CPC is seeking a bilingual Communications Specialist to join its Ottawa-based team CPC Addresses Climate Change with Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry CPC Addresses Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food CPC Congratulates HyLife for Recognition on Work With Newcomers to Canada CPC to Participate in Consultations on Free Trade with China Canadian Pork Responds to Global Demand and Breaks Export Records Again CPC Welcomes FPCC Panel Report on Establishment of Canadian Pork Promotion and Research Agency 2016 Market Access Top Priority for Canadian Pork Council CPC Pleased with Restored Access to the Argentinian Market CPC’s Mission to China a Success Canadian Pork Producers Support Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Canadian Pork Producers Address Ag Policy Framework CPC Fall Meeting a Success Canadian Pork Industry Statement on the Signing of Canada- EU Trade Agreement CPC Statement on Bill C‐246 – Modernizing Animal Protection Act CPC Congratulates Martin Rice on being this Year’s Recipient of CMC’s President’s Award CPC Welcomes CPI’s new President CPC Congratulates Pork Industry Leader on Being Inducted into Saskatchewan Agriculture Hall of Fame CPC welcomes new Sector Analyst to the Team CPC congratulates University of Guelph researcher CPC Encouraged by the Direction of the Next Policy Framework Agreement CPC Introduces Canadian Pork Excellence Program to Canada’s Second Largest Pork Market CPC Statement on the Proposed Changes to the Food and Drug Regulations Related to Antimicrobial Resistance CPC Addresses Standing Committee on International Trade About TPP CPC Participates in Mission to Capture CETA Benefits CPC Tells House Committee: Get ‘er done! North American Producers Committed to Responsible Pork Production CPC Revamps On-Farm Programs CPC Board of Directors Meet in Banff 2015 CPC Statement on Omnibus Bill Canadian Pork Council Announces new Executive Director CPC’s Submission to the Federal Government Consultation on TPP Pork Producers Gather for Fall Meeting CPC Welcomes Liberal Cabinet to Office CPC Motivated to Work with New Government CPC Likes What It Sees in TPP Agreement CPC to be in Atlanta for TPP Negotiations Federal Candidates Need to Understand the Challenges Facing Today’s Hog Industry Canada Presents Compelling Case For $3 Billion+ Retaliation Against U.S. For Cool CPC Releases 2015 Election Priorities CPC Welcomes Announcement of Canada-Ukraine Trade Agreement Canada Must Negotiate To Be Part Of The TPP Pork Producers to Study Forward Pricing Programs as a Business Risk Management Tool House of Representatives votes to repeal COOL Canadian Pork Industry Supports Government Action to seek WTO Authorization for $3 Billion in Retaliatory Measures Potential Implications of a Trans‐Pacific Partnership for the Canadian Pork Industry If there is a Trans-Pacific Partnership, Canada needs to Be Part of it Canadian Pork Council Supports Latest World Trade Organization Ruling on U.S.-COOL Rules Canadian Pork Industry Welcomes Comprehensive Judgment by the WTO Appellate Body on COOL Producers from across Canada met to shape the future of the industry and address challenges and opportunities for the next year CPC Statement on the Release of the 2015 Federal Budget Canadian Pork Council Supportive of Action on Antimicrobial Resistance NPPC, Canadian, Mexican Pork Producers Groups Meet Canadian Team Defends Pork and Beef Cattle Interests in COOL WTO Appeal Federal Government supports Traceability and Swine Health Projects Rick Bergmann new Canadian Pork Council Chair Provincial pork producer associations come together to fund national research program CPC Chair to Step Down CPC Continues COOL Outreach Activity