Agrimart: CCA, National Voice for Beef Producers Comments on Federal Budget
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The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) has recently reacted to the federal budget regarding its focus on Canadian agriculture. The 2022 federal budget was presented by the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance on April 7th.
The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association is the national voice for beef producers.
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The 2022 budget will encourage Canada’s position as a global agriculture leader reads the recent release by CCA. CCA stated that it was pleased to see increased investment in resilient supply chains since they are critical to retaining the ability to function essential businesses and access to world trade. There is also funding for agricultural recovery in the aftermath RI WKH %& ÀRRGV ZKLFK VHYHUHO\ LPSDFWHG IDUPHUV and ranchers.
“Budget 2022 includes strategic investments that can support and enhance our industry’s role in Canada’s green economy,” said Reg Schellenberg, CCA’s recently elected President. “The impact of the dev
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Canadian Cattlemen’s Association says it is pleased with the investment made to address the recent labour shortages in the agricultural sectors, including $48.2 million in new foreign labour programs for agriculture and food.
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Finally, CCA shared that a highlight of the rural investment portion of the budget was the $2.75 billion earmarked for the Universal Broadband Fund to improve high-speed Internet access in rural and remote areas.
While CCA successfully advocated for many budget elements on behalf of Canadian beef producers, others require further discussion. Among these concerns are funding a vaccine bank for Foot and Mouth Disease and providing additional technical assistance WR WKH ,QGR 3DFL¿F UHJLRQ