CCA will now provide regular updates in Action News on our recent and key government relations activities. Should you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Babcock at babcockj@cattle.ca
Parliamentary Affairs:
CCA is following legislation through Parliament: Bills C-12, C-205, C-206, C-208, C-216 and presenting at the various committees or submitting briefs wherever the opportunity.
Committee engagement: - Appeared April 20 at AGRI on Bill C-206, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (qualifying farm fuel) - Appeared May 17 at ENVI on Bill C-12, Canadian Net Zero Emissions Act - Appeared June 8 at AGRI on the Environmental Benefits of Agriculture Study - Appeared June 7 at CIIT on Bill C-216, An Act to Amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management) - Wrote a brief to RNNR on the Low Carbon and Renewable Fuels Industry Study - Wrote a brief to AGRI on Bill C-205, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act
Consultations:
Consultations on the Next Policy Framework is underway and CCA is involved in engagement sessions. More information here.
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance is accepting briefs for their Pre-Budget 2022 study. CCA will be submitting a brief to the committee. More information here.
Advocacy Activities:
This Spring, CCA hosted most provinces in virtual fly-ins focusing on the environment, trade, transportation and risk management. The public launch of the Guardians of the Grasslands in May was a great advocacy tool and opportunity to promote the film and share the environmental benefits of cattle production in Canada.
There were many new faces we met with who are eager to learn more about the beef sector, which is a perfect transition into hosting Parliamentarians on tours of beef farms and ranches across Canada this summer.
