E-Newsletter MBP Reps Attended Canadian Cattle Association AGM in Ottawa dsfsfa March 22, 2024
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There was also the well-attended annual reception where Members of Parliament, Senators and other decision makers were invited to interact with AGM delegates. This is an important opportunity to talk about the beef sector and its importance to the economy, as well as the array of other benefits it provides to Canadians, including the provision of a vast array of ecosystem services. The Hon. Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food spoke at the event, recognizing the value of the sector.
Representatives from MBP, including President Matthew Atkinson, Vice-President Arvid Nottveit, 2nd Vice-President Arvid Nottveit, Secretary Mike Duguid, District 4 Director Byron Falk, along with General Manager Carson Callum and Policy Analyst Maureen Cousins were in Ottawa this week to take in the Canadian Cattle Association’s Annual General Meeting. The CCA AGM is an important opportunity for representatives from national and provincial beef organizations, other value chain members, staff from various government departments, and elected officials to meet to discuss opportunities and issues facing the Canadian cattle sector. A sampling of topics discussed included: updates on various trade negotiations that affect the beef sector, preparedness for potential foreign animal disease outbreaks, livestock traceability, making business risk management programs more responsive to the needs of the cattle industry, recognition of ecosystem services provided via beef production, food policies, beef grading, and regulatory modernization and harmonization, among others.
MBP will be at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair all week long! Special guests at our booth include Bindi from the Manitoba Burrowing Owl Recovery Program (Monday and Tuesday morning), Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives, and the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. Come find us near the entranceway to the Royal Farmyard and say hello!