Canada is funding its meat industry
“We are particularly encouraged to see the federal government’s plans to commit $75 million over the next five years to increase the number of Diplomats and Trade Commissioners in China and Asia,” CMC President Chris White noted.
CMC considers it is very important for the Canadian meat sector to enter Asian markets, in this regard the council has remained a strong advocate for increasing market access to China and Asia.
“This increased attention to China will help clear the uncertainty our industry was left with regards to bone-in beef and fresh chilled beef and pork products late last year” Mr. White added.
The Council was also pleased to see new money announced for Canada’s Food Inspection Agency in the Government’s budget. The Government has committed $16 million over the next three years to “strengthen food safety system including risk intelligence, oversight, offshore prevention activities.”
The Council has congratulated the Minister of Agriculture Lawrence MacAulay for his leadership on these files in conjunction with the Minister of Finance, Bill Morneau. CMC will be following developments regarding budget commitments closely and looks forward to working with Government stakeholders to support the sector.
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