Harper Government Invests in Meat Processing Innovation

An Ontario meat processing company is developing new innovative products with the help of investments from the Harper Government. Parliamentary Secretary Pierre Lemieux (Glengarry-Prescott-Russell), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced today an investment for Cardinal Meat Specialists Ltd. towards the purchase of new equipment for the manufacturing of sausage at its facility in Brampton, Ontario.

Harper Government Improving Inspection Approach to Strengthen Food Safety

The Government of Canada released its draft model for improving food inspection in Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing a single approach to food inspection that will provide consistent and appropriate oversight across all regulated food commodities – either imported or produced domestically.

Beefing-Up Biosecurity on Canadian Farms: Release of a National Beef Biosecurity Standard

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA) are releasing a national biosecurity standard to strengthen Canada’s beef sector. The standard outlines on-farm practices designed to minimize the introduction and control the spread of endemic, emerging, and foreign infectious diseases in the Canadian herd.

Harper Government Secures Full Market Access for Beef to the United Arab Emirates

Canadian beef producers will immediately benefit from full market access to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The announcement was made today by Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed Fast. With the expanded market access to beef from animals over 30 months of age, the UAE has now fully re-opened its door to Canadian world-class beef.