Category: Industry Newsletters

(Ottawa, ON) June 22, 2012­– A study prepared by the George Morris Centre  confirms the major contribution to the Canadian economy from Canadian hog and pork production and exports’. The study found that the economic development associated with hog production and exporting pork contributes $9.28 billion to the Canadian economy. In addition to describing the…

(Ottawa, ON) June 19, 2012­– The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) is pleased to learn that Canada has been invited to participate in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).  The successful completion of these trade talks can significantly enhance long term market possibilities for Canadian pork. “The continuous efforts to open new and existing markets by the federal…

(Ottawa, ON) May 4, 2012­– The past several weeks have seen a series of announcements by fast food companies and food retailers about animal welfare.  Some firms are dictating what should happen on farm, others leaving the industry and experts to chart the way forward. Canadian hog producers are taking an active role in animal…

Ottawa, May 3, 2012— Ottawa Canadian Pork Council’s Chair, Jean-Guy Vincent and Canada Pork International’s President, Jacques Pomerleau appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade this morning as witnesses to the committee’s study on a comprehensive and high level economic partnership agreement (EPA) with Japan. “We fully support the government’s trade…

Geneva (May 3, 2012)The WTO Appelate Body has completed its hearing on the United States appeal of it loss of the WTO dispute panel on its Country of Origin Labeling regime (COOL) as it applies to imported livestock, specifically Canadian hogs and beef cattle. “The Canadian Pork Council and its members, together with the Government…

(Ottawa, ON) April 27, 2012­– Pork industry leaders participated today in a series of events across the country to promote the importance of trade to the Canadian pork industry and to highlight the benefits of an ambitious Canada-European Union free trade deal. “We are extremely fortunate to have excellent animal health status, a good supply…