News Release
Canadian Beef Industry Overcomes Challenges to Achieve
Many Five-Year Goals
August 8, 2024
Calgary, AB –The Canadian beef industry has just released a Status Update of its 2020-24 National Beef Strategy outlining many goals attained while overcoming challenges in the industry over the past two years. The Strategy was developed by the Canadian beef industry to collectively capitalize on opportunities. The Strategy has provided guidance despite multiple supply and demand hurdles such as drought, feed shortages and post-pandemic recovery The Status Update covers the final two years of the national strategy covering June 2022 through June 2024.
Today, the Canadian Beef Advisors, comprised of national beef organizations, are proud to confirm that several of the goals listed in the Strategy have been achieved including:
BEEF DEMAND
• Canada’s BSE negligible risk status was gained in May 2021, resulting in:
o Singapore removing all related restrictions
o Japan fully expanded access to include processed beef products.
o Taiwan removed all remaining BSE restrictions.
• Canada's exports to Japan and Vietnam grew because of preferential access through the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (CPTPP).
• The retail beef demand index in 2023 was the third strongest year since 1985 The wholesale beef demand index was the second highest year on record after 2015.
• The international beef demand index hit a new record high in 2023, with Canada exporting 496,917 tonnes of beef at $5.02 billion. This was the sixth year in a row of hitting record export values, reflecting the industry’s long-term investment in market access advocacy.
• Research by Public and Stakeholder Engagement (PSE) showed strong support for the industry and identified very few negative perceptions about production practices. This research guides the long-term strategy of PSE - to ultimately build public trust.
COMPETITIVENESS
• Regulatory progress included the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) approving feed additive Bovaer (3NOP) using a risk-based process that credited examinations of the product in other jurisdictions along with how it will be used.
• Livestock Price Insurance has expanded into Eastern Canada after several years of advocacy
• Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) funding for the Vaccine Bank and Preparedness Plan has bolstered Canada’s biosecurity measures.
• A commitment to exempt producers from the Under Used Housing Tax reporting requirements was secured, and the Advance Payments Program limit for the interest-free portion was reinstated to $250,000 from $100,000.
PRODUCTIVITY
• The 2021 NBSA results showed that emissions intensity from beef is down 15%, halfway to the 2030 goal
• Since the beginning of 2022, 87 new projects have started with Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) funding, addressing industry priorities including animal health & welfare, antimicrobial use, resistance & alternatives (24 projects), forage & grassland productivity (16 projects), feed efficiency (8 projects), beef quality (1 project), food safety (6 projects) and environmental sustainability (8 projects). Fourteen projects address priorities in Knowledge and Technology Transfer.
• Progress on the four pillars of the Canadian Beef Improvement Network Development Plan include improved data collection, beta pilot projects, increased resources for analytics, and expanded efforts to support genetic literacy and tool adoption. Utilization of genetic data for effective analytics and decision-making has become a priority, emphasizing data access, ownership, and security.
CONNECTIVITY
• Advocacy campaigns like "Don’t Label My Beef" and "Say No to a Bad Deal" garnered public support and influenced policy decisions.
Despite many industry challenges, such as rising energy and input prices, and food inflation reducing consumer purchasing power, the Advisors are pleased with the successes The focus post-pandemic was to re-engage with industry and at international fora as in-person events resumed. “The beef industry faces rising protectionist international trade measures. Ongoing efforts in international fora, such as the WTO and United Nations bodies, are essential to ensure Canadian voices are heard.” noted Nathan Phinney, President of the Canadian Cattle Association.
The Canadian Beef Advisors is renewing the National Beef Strategy for 2025-30, which will be released in January 2025. This update will be aligned with the 2030 goals focused “There have been positive developments recently with investments into packing plants. Producers are looking forward to seeing the pull for cattle that comes from this.” Craig Lehr, BCRC and Chair of the Beef Advisors “Continued research to support producer competitiveness in a higher cost structure is key to future expansion.”
The Canadian Beef Advisors consist of elected leaders and senior staff of the seven national beef organizations responsible for policy, marketing, research and sustainability. They are a diverse group of experienced industry representatives, responsible for advancing the strategy with industry stakeholders, providing recommendations on future direction and reporting results against strategy objectives.
Learn more about how stakeholders are achieving a dynamic and profitable Canadian cattle and beef industry at www.beefstrategy.com
The National Beef Strategy January 2022 to June 2024 Status Update documents include the:
• Executive Summary
• Full Report
The National Beef Strategy is a collaborative effort by Canadian national beef sector organizations including the Beef Cattle Research Council, Canadian Beef Breeds Council, Canada Beef, Canadian Cattle Association (and its’ provincial member associations), Canadian Meat Council, Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, and the National Cattle Feeders’ Association.
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For further information, contact: Carol Reynolds Communications Manager Canadian Cattle Association 403-451-0931| reynoldsc@cattle.ca
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Animal July 2024
Animal Health and Technical Policy Lead
Location: Ottawa
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is the national voice of Canada’s 60,000 beef cattle producers Founded by producers and led by a producer-elected Board, CCA works to address issues of concern to Canada’s beef farmers, ranchers and feeders
Position Overview
The Animal Health and Technical Policy Lead is essential in helping achieve CCA’s mandate of advancing an economic, environmental, and socially sustainable Canadian beef industry. This dynamic and wide ranging role is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to monitor, shape and influence a wide array of policies in varying forums and formats. In addition to being a front line presence for CCA’s participation in consultations, multi-stakeholder work and often international facing deliberations this role will work with the policy and government relations team, Chief Veterinary Officer and CCA communications.
Key Responsibilities
Policy / Government Relations
• Identify and engage in federal policy areas that support the advancement of policies and developments that benefit the Canadian beef cattle industry.
• Work with the CCA team and other stakeholders to address the wide array of animal health and technical files in a proactive and considered approach.
• Staff CCA’s Animal Health and Care committee.
Policy Areas of Importance
• Foreign animal disease (FAD) preparedness of policy, operational and recovery plans.
• Antimicrobial use and resistance policy and programs.
• Domestic and international rules, regulations and policy related to animal health, disease, and trade facilitating concerns.
• Animal Health Canada support and participation in appropriate working groups and projects.
• Assist in the maintenance of CCA’s crisis planning and assist in coordination during an emergency animal health event.
Qualifications
• Policy experience in federal or provincial arenas is beneficial.
• Post-secondary education in Agriculture. Experience combined with other education will be considered.
• Familiarity with Canadian cattle production.
• Excellent written, spoken and interpersonal communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Independent thinking with openness and excitement for new ideas; passion for team environment and working with multiple colleagues on different projects at the same time.
• An entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in a changing, fast-paced, high-performing world-class organization.
• Ability to communicate fluently in both English and French considered an asset.
Working Conditions
Location: Ottawa
Status: Full-time
Office hours: Regular business hours, Monday through Friday
Travel: Some travel required
Compensation: CCA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and flexible working conditions conducive to the performance requirements
Physical requirements: Minimal physical requirements
Direct reports: No direct reports (currently)
Reports to: General Manager
Please send your resume and cover letter to:
Ryder Lee
General Manager
Canadian Cattle Association 180, 6815-8th Street NE Calgary, AB T2E 7H7
Email: ryder@cattle.ca
Canadian Cattle Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: CCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at CCA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in Canada.
Provinces Call on the Federal Government to Reverse Harmful Capital Gains Changes for the Agriculture Sector
(August 9, 2024 Province of Saskatchewan News Release) At the annual conference of Federal, Provincial, Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture in Whitehorse, Yukon in July, the Ministers of Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Manitoba expressed serious concerns about changes to the capital gains tax proposed in the 2024 federal budget and the impacts they will have on the agricultural sector.
The changes to the capital gains tax was not a topic on the agenda of the annual meeting of FPT Ministers of Agriculture. Provinces raised this important topic during roundtable discussions, and noted that these changes will inadvertently, disproportionately and unfairly target producers and their succession plans.
"Agriculture is the backbone of our economy," Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture David Marit said. "We must work with our producers, ensuring their success and the proposed changes to capital gains taxes will make it harder for us to do just that. It is our position that the federal government reverse this harmful policy and work with producers and provinces to keep our agriculture sector strong and vibrant."
"The proposed changes to the capital gains tax are deeply concerning for Alberta's agricultural community," Alberta's Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson said. "These changes will unfairly burden our farmers and ranchers, who are already facing significant challenges. The federal government must reconsider these measures as they threaten the long-term viability of Canada's agricultural sector and the livelihoods of those who depend on it."
"The Ontario approach has always been to reduce taxes and red tape for farmers, agricultural employers, and agribusiness stakeholders," Ontario's Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness Rob Flack said. "Raising capital gains taxes at a time when so many farmers are approaching retirement and managing farm succession planning is a serious mistake and our government opposes it unequivocally."
Intergenerational transfers play an integral part in succession planning for family farms. Increasing inclusion rates from one-half to two-thirds for individual capital gains above $250,000, and from one-half to two-thirds for corporations, will penalize farming operation transfers. Farmers and ranchers who rely on selling their assets for retirement will also see their retirement plans diminished. The changes to the capital gains tax will jeopardize the long-term viability of family farms who are unable to keep pace with federal tax measures, in addition to other increasing costs associated with the farming industry. Putting these critical farming businesses at risk will have wide ranging implications to Canadian food security, rural communities, and the Canadian economy. In the long-term, these impacts may be greater than the federal government's anticipated revenue generated by these tax measures.
A recent study from the Royal Bank of Canada suggests that 40 per cent of farm operators will retire by 2030. This highlights a looming trend of intergenerational farm transfers, and therefore the importance of farmers being able to have good succession planning in place. Governments should be making it easier,
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not harder for intergenerational transfers in the agricultural sector.
"The New Brunswick government has always been supportive in providing resources for farmers to assist with succession planning," New Brunswick's Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Margaret Johnson said. "At a time when the average age of farmers is 57, we must provide policies which encourage our young people to engage in the sector. We must make farming more enticing and eliminate the obstacles impeding entry by supporting the succession of farmers."
"Island farmers like their colleagues across the country have worked tirelessly to produce top quality food feeding the nation and the world," PEI Minister of Agriculture Bloyce Thompson said, "A driving force for most farmers is to provide an opportunity for the next generation to carry on the family tradition. Changing the capital gains structure will harm the farming industry by stripping value from the family farm through increased taxation. Now is the time we should be investing in our agricultural industry and make it easier to farm. The changes to the taxation of capital gains adds to their burden and should be reconsidered."
"Everyone can agree that local food production and food security are vitally important," Nova Scotia's Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow said. "With an aging agricultural workforce, now is the time to encourage young people who are interested in farming and food production. The
federal government's proposed capital gains tax could have a significant impact on farms and farmers and their succession plans."
“Manitoba stands with producers who are especially being hit hard by these changes to the Capital Gains Tax,” Manitoba's Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn said. “After years of succession planning, long-time producers should be able to retire knowing that their children have the opportunity of becoming the young farmers that will feed the next generation of Canadians. Manitoba has gone to great lengths to reduce costs for producers, including lowering the cost of crown lands and freezing the provincial gas tax, and this change will only increase costs for producers who are already facing enormous challenges.”
Without fully assessing how the changes to the capital gains tax will impact this major demographic shift, it is impossible to know how large an impact this will have on a vital industry. Moreover, the pace at which these changes will be implemented, let alone the lack of consultation, provides little time or opportunity for farmers to decide how to adjust their approach to succession planning.
Ministers urged the federal minister to make agriculture a priority around the federal Cabinet table, and ask that the proposed changes to the capital gains tax impacting the broader agriculture and food industry be immediately reversed.
Fire Bulletin #15: Reminder About Need for Burning Permits
(August 14, 2024 Province of Manitoba News Release) There are currently 71 active wildfires across the province, with a total of 233 wildfires to date. Lightning and human caused fires continue to persist with hot and dry conditions although there could be some scattered and isolated showers across Manitoba over the next few days.
Provincial burning permits are required for outdoor fires set within the burn permit area from April 1 to Nov. 15 annually. Permits can be acquired at provincial district offices. Provincial burn permits issued under the Wildfires Act may be cancelled or restricted at short notice if fire danger conditions require. The province will not issue burning permits for areas where municipalities have already implemented burning restrictions. To check for municipal burning restrictions, visit: https://gov.mb.ca/wildfire/burn_conditions.htm l.
For more information on burn permits, contact a local municipality or the local Manitoba Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources office. Burn permit holder are reminded to check weather conditions, have adequate suppression equipment, and ensure proper fuel breaks are in place before burning. Never leave an outdoor fire unattended, always extinguish it before leaving and exercise caution when in or near forested areas.
Manitobans can play a critical role in mitigating wildfire risks around their home and properties by undertaking FireSmart activities. For more information, visit https://firesmartcanada.ca/
For ongoing updates on wildfires and burn permits in Manitoba, follow the Manitoba government’s X (formerly known as Twitter) account at https://twitter.com/mbgov. Further details, updates, restrictions, and other important wildfire information is availab https://gov.mb.ca/wildfire/. To report a wildfire, call 911 or the TIP line (toll-free) at 1-800-7820076.
Canadian Cattle Association Signs on to Joint Letter Regarding Potential Rail Strike
(August 9, 2024 Canadian Cattle Association Update) A joint letter was submitted to the Prime Minister, as well as Ministers MacKinnon and Rodriguez on August 9 regarding the potential labour disruption in both Class I railways. The letter was signed by more than 70 business associations and 40 chambers of commerce and boards of trade.
See Letter: Joint Letter to Ministers on Potential Labour Disruption in Class I railways - Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Regarding the decision, the Canda Industrial Relations Board ruled there is no need for essential services in the event of a work stoppage in the rail industry. The earliest a work stoppage can occur at CN and CPKC is August 22.
CCA will be monitoring the situation closely and will continue to advocate on behalf of Canadian beef producers to ensure lines remain open.
Manitoba Government Invests in Dike and Dam Construction Projects
(August 9, 2024 Province of Manitoba News Release) The Manitoba government is investing $20.4 million to repair dikes and dams throughout Manitoba, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced.
“We are taking action to protect families, communities and businesses by building dikes and dams that will help maintain water levels when flooding happens,” said Naylor. “Manitoba is no stranger to floods and we are building the infrastructure that will help lessen the damage while supporting our economy.”
The funding will go toward construction projects that directly benefit residents and communities across Manitoba. Projects recently completed, currently underway or scheduled to start imminently include:
• rehabilitating the west dike on Provincial Trunk Highway 75 near St. Norbert;
• rehabilitating multiple dikes on the Assiniboine River between Portage la Prairie and Baie St. Paul;
• rehabilitating the Carman Dam;
• replacing the Wanipigow Dam 25-10E at English Brook; and
• rehabilitating the Cox Drain.
“The Town of Carman supports the continuing efforts of Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure to extend the lifespan of the Carman Dam,” said Mayor Brent Owen, Town of Carman. “As our community grows, provincial support for critical infrastructure is very helpful. Any money being spent to improve infrastructure is always a great thing for rural municipalities like Carman.”
Other upcoming dam projects include the Rivers Dam, which is currently out for tender, with a construction contract expected to be awarded in the fall, noted Naylor.
Budget 2024 invests $500 million in capital funding to repair and rebuild Manitoba’s highways and public infrastructure to spur economic development and make it easier to get around the province.
Additional details regarding Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s capital projects can be found on an interactive map at: www.gov.mb.ca/mti/mipmap/map.html.
Notice to industry: Additional certification for Canadian cattle returning from US after a stay of less than 60 days
(August 14, 2024 CFIA Notice) Due to the outbreak of HPAI (H5N1) in dairy cattle in the United States (U.S.), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will require an additional certification for Canadian cattle returning from the U.S. after a stay of less than 60 days.
This will apply as August 14, 2024, and until further notice.
The additional certification must include:
• form VS 17-140
And
• an export certification statements document published on the USDA APHIS
website: Export certification statements for Canadian origin cattle (all breeds and end uses) in united states for less than 60 days returning to Canada (PDF)
To view the import conditions, please visit our Automated Import Reference System (AIRS).
Practicing good biosecurity is key to helping prevent diseases. Guidance and precautions for producers participating in U.S. agricultural exhibitions will be issued in the coming days.
More information on HPAI in cattle is available at Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in livestock
Manitoba Government Invests in Highway Construction Projects Throughout Parkland
(August 15, 2024 Province of Manitoba News Release) The Manitoba government is providing more than $39 million to repair and improve highways and culverts throughout Manitoba’s Parkland region, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced.
Funding will support construction projects that improve road grade, fix culverts and enhance driving conditions. Projects currently underway or scheduled soon include:
• bituminous surfacing on Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 5A in Dauphin;
• culvert replacements on PTH 10 south of Mafeking;
• bituminous surfacing on PTH 10 from Provincial Road 271 to PTH 20 (between Pine River and Cowan);
Region
• surface restoration on PTH 16 from Saskatchewan border to PTH 83; and
• road restoration on PTH 77 (three sections beginning 33 kilometres west of PTH 10).
Budget 2024 invests $500 million in capital funding to repair and rebuild Manitoba’s highways and public infrastructure to spur economic development and make it easier to get around the province, the minister noted.
Additional details regarding Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s capital projects can be found at: www.gov.mb.ca/mti/mipmap/map.html
Farm product prices, June 2024
(From the August 8, 2024 Statistic Canada issue of The Daily) Monthly provincial prices received by farmers in June for grains, oilseeds, specialty crops, cattle, hogs, poultry, eggs and dairy products are now available.
In June, slaughter cattle monthly prices rose in all provinces except Ontario (-4.0%). The increases were led by Quebec (+6.6%), followed by Saskatchewan (+3.8%). The smaller cattle herd continued to support slaughter cattle prices, contributing to the monthly rise in the Atlantic provinces, which recorded their sixth consecutive monthly gain.
The monthly price of feeder cattle varied across the provinces in June. Quebec (+4.6%), Manitoba (+2.7%), British Columbia (+1.7%) and Saskatchewan (+0.3%) recorded gains, while the Atlantic provinces (-1.1%), Ontario (-3.7%) and Alberta (-8.3%) reported decreases. Feeder cattle prices, however, were at least 13.3% higher year over year across the provinces in June.
In June, durum wheat prices posted their ninth consecutive month-over-month decrease in Saskatchewan (-4.0%) and Alberta (-2.4%). Both provinces also recorded a year-over-year decline, with prices falling at least 5.9%, as competitive export prices put downward pressure on prices of Canadian durum. Compared with May, canola prices fell in Manitoba (-1.6%) and Saskatchewan (-1.2%), while Alberta (+0.6) recorded a slight increase in June. The declines in Manitoba and Saskatchewan were partially due to lower domestic crushing in June. Year over year, canola prices dropped across all the Prairie provinces in June, down by at least 12.5%. Prices returned to more regular levels after reaching a record high in June 2022.
In addition, the Prairie provinces recorded monthly declines in the prices of dry peas in June 2024, with Alberta (-17.0%) posting the largest drop. Prices fell 6.6% in Saskatchewan, putting an end to nine consecutive months of increase. Lower prices for this commodity were supported by the favourable growing conditions.
Oat prices varied across provinces in June, compared with May. Quebec (+6.0%) led the increases, while Alberta (-3.0%) recorded the largest decrease. Year over year, oat prices rose in most provinces, with Saskatchewan (+24.3%) reporting the largest growth in June, followed by Alberta (+17.7%).
Minister announces new measures to address fraud in Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
(August 6, 2024 Employment and Social Development Canada News Release) Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used when a qualified Canadian is not able to fill a job vacancy. When an employer hires a temporary foreign worker, they are required to provide a healthy and safe workplace, and to treat employees with dignity and respect.
The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, convened representatives from Canada’s largest business associations with one clear message: the TFW Program cannot be used to circumvent hiring talented workers in Canada, and the federal government will take further action to weed out misuse and fraud within the system.
During the meeting, Minister Boissonnault outlined the following actions that are being implemented to reduce the use of temporary foreign workers in Canada:
• Enforcing consistent application of the 20 per cent cap policy for temporary foreign workers. This includes the policy for the “dual intent sub-stream”, which applies to temporary foreign workers who intend to apply for permanent residency. Employers using this stream will be subject to more stringent guidelines;
• Applying a stricter and more rigorous oversight in high-risk areas when processing Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) and when conducting inspections;
• Considering LMIA fee increases to pay for additional integrity and processing activities; and,
• Looking to implement future regulatory changes regarding employer eligibility (factors such as a minimum number of years of business operations or history of lay-offs by the employer).
Minister Boissonnault also informed business associations that he is considering implementing refusal to process under the low wage stream. If implemented, this would prevent employers in certain areas and industries from using the TFW Program.
Additionally, the Government is working on modernizing the TFW Program with a new foreign labour stream for Agriculture and Fish & Seafood Processing, as announced in Budget 2022.
The actions highlighted are in addition to previous changes to this program that have directly resulted in an improvement in the quality, timeliness, and reach of employer inspections conducted, and a 36 per cent increase in fines issued in 2023–2024, compared to the previous fiscal year.
While the majority of employers use the program for its intended purpose, more work is required to protect the Canadian labour market and hold bad actors accountable. The Minister will closely monitor employer demand for the TFW Program, as well as the employment rate, and is willing to take further tightening measures where required. Today’s meeting is indicative of the Government of Canada’s intent to strengthen its engagement with employers to
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ensure they have a clear understanding of their obligations under the program.
Quotes
“I’ve been clear over the last year; abuse and misuse of the TFW program must end. The health and safety of temporary foreign workers in Canada is a responsibility I take very seriously. Bad actors are taking advantage of people and compromising the program for legitimate businesses. We are putting more reforms in place to stop misuse and fraud from entering the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.”
– Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault
Quick facts
• The TFW Program is designed to be responsive to changes in the labour market. Post-pandemic labour market needs were high, and a number of changes were introduced to help employers meet urgent employment needs. With the labour market returning to a more balanced state, the TFW Program is being readjusted to ensure that only employers with demonstrable labour market needs have access to the Program. This protects Canada’s economy and Canadian workers, as well as temporary foreign workers.
• Employers found non-compliant with the TFW Program conditions could face significant penalties that could range from warning letters to Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) of $500 to $100,000 per violation up to a $1 million each year. They could also face time limited (i.e.1–10 years) or permanent bans for more serious violations. A continually updated list of non-compliant employers is available on a public-facing website managed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Associated links
• Government of Canada continues to take action to protect Temporary Foreign Workers, non-compliant employer penalties increased by 36%
• Government of Canada takes action to improve employer compliance and better protect foreign workers
• Backgrounder: Temporary Foreign Worker Program – Compliance Regime
• Government of Canada to adjust temporary measures under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Workforce Solutions Road Map
• Employer compliance - Canada.ca
• Temporary residents: Dual intentCanada.ca
Manitoba Beef & Forage Conference
Working on the Farm with Hands-On Science!
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
William Glesby Centre
11 2nd St NE Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
Registration
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION COST
Register by October 1, 2024
1. Early bird registration - $75
2. Farm registration (2 people from the same farm) - $125
3. Students - $60
REGISTRATION
Register on or after October 2, 2024
$100 per person
No farm registrations accepted after October 1.
REGISTRATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE BUT TRANSFERABLE
Registration includes access to all sessions and lunch catered by Merv’s Pitchfork Fondue.
To register please visit manitoba.ca/agriculture/ livestock/beef-conference.html
Questions about registration? Call: 204-761-3300
Accommodations
Super 8
2668 Saskatchewan Ave, W
204-857-8883
Canad Inns
2401 Saskatchewan Ave, W 204-857-9745
Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham
5100 Crescent Road West 204-400-5083
Wednesday, October 30
8:00 REGISTRATION, COFFEE and BOOTH DISPLAYS
9:00 THEATRE – Dr. Frank Mitloehner, University of California Davis
Climate-Smart Livestock: Separating Science from Scare Tactics
Livestock, in particular cattle, are often branded as major methane (CH4) emitters. This thought-provoking presentation will explore the true impact of CH4 emissions from the beef and dairy sectors on temperature, clarify misunderstandings regarding greenhouse gases related to animal production and uncover the potential role of animal agriculture in fighting climate change.
10:00 THEATRE – Patti Durand, Brightrack Consulting Strategies for Low Stress Handling of Family Succession Planning Conversations
Farm succession is a top source of uncertainty for farm families. How can you lead, guide, and participate in planning discussions, while protecting the family and the business? Join us to find out!
11:00 REFRESHMENT BREAK/VISIT DISPLAYS
11:30 BREAKOUT SESSION
(Choose one of three offered sessions)
B-1 VISUAL ARTS ROOM - Cheryl Waldner, University of Saskatchewan
Investigating Effective Strategies for the Control of Johne’s Disease in Western Canadian Cow-Calf Herds – A Potential Economic Loss for your Herd
Johne’s disease poses significant challenges to the beef cattle industry because of its negative effects on animal health and farm income. Although the diagnostic tools currently available for detecting Johne’s aren’t perfect, testing and culling infected animals is the most effective way to control the disease. Learn more about what you can do to protect your herd and to determine if testing makes financial sense on your operation.
Featuring Dr. Nadine Wohlgemuth, Virden Animal Hospital
B-2 ART GALLERY – Ben Hamm, Manitoba Agriculture
Safeguarding your Profit – Incorporating Business Risk Management Tools as Part of your Everyday Chores
This presentation will cover calculating production risk and understanding the steps you can take to maximize profitability and alleviate risk in volatile times. Ben will focus on the pros and cons of AgriInsurance for forages, Livestock Price Insurance and talk about how AgriStability can fill the gaps.
Featuring Tyler Fulton, Cattle Producer, Birtle, Manitoba and CCA Vice President
B-3 THEATRE – Dr. Stephanie Hansen, Iowa State University
Smart Mineral and Vitamin Nutrition for Stronger Beef Herds
Wondering how trace minerals help keep your cattle productive and healthy? Learn about Stephanie’s research, as it relates to the critical ways micronutrients support growth, health and reproductive success in cattle.
Featuring Dr. Mary-Jane Orr, Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives
12:30 LUNCH AND BOOTH DISPLAYS
1:30 THEATRE – John Hart, Wildlife Biologist, Custom Wildlife Capture and Consulting, LLC
Keeping the Wolf from the Door - Effective Tools and Techniques for Producers to Reduce Wolf Damage
John will share his experience in wolf damage management by addressing wolf biology and behaviour, dispelling misconceptions about wolf predation and explaining various techniques for protecting livestock from wolves.
2:30 REPEAT OF BREAKOUT SESSION
(Choose one of three offered sessions)
3:30 REFRESHMENT
4:00 THEATRE – Dr. John Basarab, University of Alberta Genomic Strategies for Improving Beef Cattle Efficiencies in a Changing Environment
Join Dr. Basarab to learn about genomic tools for commercial beef production. This presentation will highlight current research as well as the benefits and considerations for using genomic tools to boost profitability, reduce the industry’s carbon footprint and help cattle adapt to changing environments.
5:00 CLOSING REMARKS AND ADJOURNMENT
Hear from local producers and industry experts about applying research on the farm. Our breakout sessions feature local producers and their on-farm experience.
Organizing Committee:
Pam Iwanchysko, Elizabeth Nernberg, Cindy Jack, Kristen Bouchard-Teasdale, Shawn Cabak, Andrea Bertholet, Juanita Kopp, Mary-Jane Orr (MBFI) and Melissa Atchison (MBP)
Organized by Manitoba Agriculture in partnership with Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives and Manitoba Beef Producers.