Dear fellow beef producers and supporters:
I am writing to you today because our industry is at a critical crossroads. The Government of Canada is currently looking to finalize a trade agreement with Mercosur—a bloc including some of the largest, lowest-cost beef producers in the world, such as Brazil and Argentina.
Through our provincial members, the CCA represents approximately 60,000 beef producers who support more than 347,000 jobs and contribute $34.2 billion to Canada’s GDP. We have been engaging directly with Parliamentarians, but they need to hear from you.
Why we must say NO to Mercosur beef access:
Take Action Now
Decisions made right now will impact the future of our industry and our rural communities. Canadian beef is for plates, not trade bait.
Please visit [url]www.cattle.ca/mercosur[/url] ([url]https://cattle.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=299c6ff2380f8107e5a0e2ed0&id=0b1983af45&e=[/url] d0259b936b) right now. We have provided a simple form where you can enter your name and postal code to send a message to your MP in seconds.
I urge you to make your voice heard and ask your family, friends, and neighbours to do the same. We cannot let our hard work be used as a bargaining chip.
Sincerely,
Tyler Fulton
President, Canadian Cattle Association
I am writing to you today because our industry is at a critical crossroads. The Government of Canada is currently looking to finalize a trade agreement with Mercosur—a bloc including some of the largest, lowest-cost beef producers in the world, such as Brazil and Argentina.
Through our provincial members, the CCA represents approximately 60,000 beef producers who support more than 347,000 jobs and contribute $34.2 billion to Canada’s GDP. We have been engaging directly with Parliamentarians, but they need to hear from you.
Why we must say NO to Mercosur beef access:
- Economic Threat: Mercosur beef imports have already surged by 238% between 2021 and 2025. Expanding this access further with no reciprocal benefits will undermine our domestic production and stall the rebuilding of the Canadian herd.
- Lower Standards: Our ranching families pride themselves on world-class sustainability and food safety. Mercosur beef is produced under significantly lower labour, environmental, and animal health standards. Displacing high-quality Canadian beef with low-cost imports is a loss for our environment and our food security.
- Risks to U.S. Trade: Our industry is deeply integrated with the United States. Granting Mercosur major new access could be seen as a "backdoor" to the U.S. market, potentially triggering trade actions that would jeopardize our most vital trading relationship.
Take Action Now
Decisions made right now will impact the future of our industry and our rural communities. Canadian beef is for plates, not trade bait.
Please visit [url]www.cattle.ca/mercosur[/url] ([url]https://cattle.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=299c6ff2380f8107e5a0e2ed0&id=0b1983af45&e=[/url] d0259b936b) right now. We have provided a simple form where you can enter your name and postal code to send a message to your MP in seconds.
I urge you to make your voice heard and ask your family, friends, and neighbours to do the same. We cannot let our hard work be used as a bargaining chip.
Sincerely,
Tyler Fulton
President, Canadian Cattle Association
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