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  • Pork Industry Statement on 2012 Federal Budget

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      Ottawa, Ont. [March 30, 2012] The Federal Budget released by the Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty on Thursday afternoon outlined two commitments that will further strengthen the hog industry. The budget looks at: intensifying Canada’s pursuit of new and deeper trading relationships, particularly with large, dynamic and fast-growing economies. implementing the Action Plan on…

  • Canadian Pork Industry Supports Government’s Efforts to Expand Economic ties with Japan

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    Ottawa, Ont. [March 25, 2012]. The Canadian pork industry welcomes the Canadian government’s efforts to expand economic ties with Japan and congratulates the two countries’ governments on the decision, announced today, to negotiate a comprehensive economic partnership agreement to expand trade and investment. “Pork exports from Canada to Japan have been a major success story…

  • Pork Industry Disappointed to learn of U.S. Decision to Appeal WTO Decision on COOL

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    Ottawa, ON) March 23, 2012­– The Canadian Pork industry is disappointed to learn the United States has decided to appeal a World Trade Organization panel decision that struck down discriminatory and trade distorting elements of the U.S. Country of Origin labeling (COOL) legislation as it applies to imported livestock.  “COOL increase costs and create inefficiencies…

  • March 2012

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    February 27 – March 2, 2012 Nova Scotia Hog Price $1.6171 Du Breton Contract Hog Price $1.6096 Quebec Hog Price $1.6350 Suggested Weaner Price $42.00 Overweight 0.57 cents March 5 – 9, 2012 Nova Scotia Hog Price $1.6136 Du Breton Contract Hog Price $1.6060 Quebec Hog Price $1.6216 Suggested Weaner Price $41.75 Overweight 0.57 cents…

  • Pork Industry Welcomes CFIA’s Service Statement

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    (Ottawa, ON) February 27, 2012­– The Canadian pork industry welcomes the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) Statement of Rights and Service for Producers, Consumers and Other Stakeholders and the creation of a Complaints and Appeals mechanism. Canadian Pork Council’s Vice Chair Rick Bergmann joined Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Gerry Ritz in announcing the…

  • Addressing the Pork Industry’s North American Integrated Market

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    Ottawa, February 24, 2012 —The Canadian pork industry would like to acknowledge the Canadian Government’s efforts to further Canada’s trade interest at a recent meeting in Washington.   Canadian Pork Council’s Chair Jean-Guy Vincent and Vice-Chair Rick Bergmann joined Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Gerry Ritz in Washington for an important roundtable discussion with American…