CMC, COMECARNE & Meat Institute Sign Joint Statement of Coordination

February 23, 2024 North American Meat Institute

To deepen meat industry coordination and government collaboration in Canada, Mexico and the United States, the Canadian Meat Council (CMC), Consejo Mexicano de la Carne (COMECARNE), and the Meat Institute signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that formalizes the three associations’ ongoing work to improve trade, reduce regulatory barriers and enhance information exchange within North America.

Canadian Meat Council Welcomes New Staff Member

January 3, 2023 Canadian Meat Council

CMC is pleased to welcome Lauren Martin as Senior Director, Government Relations and Policy. Lauren will assist the organization in meeting its strategic objectives by engaging with government and industry stakeholders on behalf of the meat processing industry.

China Market Re-Opens To Canadian Meat Products

November 8, 2019 Canadian Meat Council

After four months of temporary suspension imposed on Canadian pork and beef, China has reopened its doors to Canadian meat products.

Canadian Agri-Food Industry Gets Immigration Pilot

July 12, 2019 Canadian Meat Council

Butchers are essential to our food supply and yet, often overlooked. Today, the federal government recognized our butchers and the huge labour shortage in meat processing by officially announcing an Agri-Food Immigration Pilot, that will provide our industry with 2,750 spots for Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW).

Canada’s New Food Guide: Red Meat Belongs On Your Plate

January 25, 2019 Canadian Meat Council

Canada’s new Food Guide, released by Health Canada today, highlights what we’ve known for decades, that a quarter of your plate should be protein. Lean red meat provides Canadians with high-quality protein, B vitamins, iron, zinc and other essential nutrients – it’s a healthy choice in a balanced diet.