Kyle Larkin

President & CEO @CMCCVC | Political enthusiast | IPA connoisseur 🍺 | Proud Franco-Irish Canadian 🇨🇦☘️⚜️ | #cdnpoli

[Kyle Larkin @KylePLarkin]

Always a pleasure to chat with @shaunhaney. Tune in this afternoon!

[RealAgriculture @realagriculture]

Tune in today on #RealAgRadio at 4:30 E on @Ruralradio147! On today's show, your host, @ShaunHaney, is joined by @KylePLarkin of the @MeatCouncil, @danwright67 of the Seeds Canada Conference and Ryan Dick of @WSPS_NEWS! #cdnag #ontag #westcdnag

[Canadian Meat Council @MeatCouncil]

Please join us in welcoming our 2026 Chair, Dr. Sylvain Fournaise.

A highly respected leader in Canada’s agri-food sector, Dr. Fournaise serves as Vice President of Food Safety, Quality Management and R&D at Olymel, one of Canada’s leading pork and poultry processors.

[Kyle Larkin @KylePLarkin]

A pleasure to meet with fellow @BuffaloBills fan @RepTimKennedy this morning to discuss the importance of the USMCA to both the Canadian and American meat processing sectors.

[CAFTA - ACCA @CAFTA_ACCA]

Thank you to Congressman @RepTimKennedy for meeting with CAFTA today. As co-chair of the Northern Border Caucus, we appreciated the discussion on the importance of stable Canada–U.S. trade for communities and producers on both sides of the border. #USMCA #CUSMA #cdnag

[Agricultural Coalition for USMCA @AgForUSMCA]

Nearly 160 ag groups from the US, Canada, & Mexico just made history by sending a joint letter to trade leaders supporting a strong trilateral #USMCA renewal. Protecting this framework is vital for our regional economy & global edge. 🌾 #RenewUSMCA https://t.co/UI5OcugMv5

[Canadian Meat Council @MeatCouncil]

Our President & CEO @KylePLarkin is in Washington DC this week on a @CAFTA_ACCA mission advocating for the renewal of CUSMA.

Read the letter below that nearly 160 North American agricultural organizations signed, including @MeatInstitute and @ConsejoMexCarne.

[CAFTA - ACCA @CAFTA_ACCA]

This week, CAFTA is in Washington for direct meetings with members of key congressional committees ahead of the July 1 #USMCA joint review, joining nearly 160 North American agricultural organizations calling for the agreement's renewal.

Read more: 👉https://t.co/rLGstlWS8D

[Canadian Meat Council @MeatCouncil]

“In five years time, we’re going to be in a really sticky position,” said @KylePLarkin, President and CEO of the Canadian Meat Council, in the latest piece by The Globe and Mail on the impact Mercosur could have on Canadian beef processors

Read the full article here: https://t.co/I9pm00z6cV

[Kyle Larkin @KylePLarkin]

Always a pleasure to be on the Hill advocating for Canada’s red meat processing sector. Thank you to members of both committees for inviting us. #cdnpoli @honjudysgro @YasirNaqviCDN @adamchamb @Agproudmary

[Canadian Meat Council @MeatCouncil]

Last week, our President & CEO @KylePLarkin testified before the House International Trade Committee for their study on CUSMA and the Senate National Finance Committee for the Spring Economic Update.

Thank you to the committees for inviting the Canadian Meat Council.

[Kyle Larkin @KylePLarkin]

This week, the @MeatCouncil presented Minister @CornwallHeath with our annual Chair’s Award to thank him and @AAFC_Canada for the work done on behalf of the Canadian meat processing sector over the past year. Looking forward to more work ahead! #cdnpoli

[Heath MacDonald @CornwallHeath]

It's an honour getting to work in the agriculture and agri-food industry with such incredible producers, processors, and department officials. The work I do wouldn't be possible without such a knowledgeable, passionate, and hard working team.

[GRIC @GRIC_IRGC]

Hope you can join us for our 'Start of Summer Social' on June 17th!

🎟️Tickets🎟️: https://t.co/iihSR9BCUa

[Canadian Meat Council @MeatCouncil]

Don't miss our President & CEO @KylePLarkin today who will be presenting before the @OurCommons International Trade Committee on CUSMA and the @SenateCA National Finance Committee on the Spring Economic Update. #cdnpoli

Watch here: https://t.co/CxjMqOWF4z

[Kyle Larkin @KylePLarkin]

Proud to be on the @GRIC_IRGC Board of Directors for another year!

[GRIC @GRIC_IRGC]

📢LIVE FROM OUR AMM !

GRIC President @HunterDoubt welcomed members today where our dedicated committee chairs shared key updates on 2025/2026 achievements and outlined exciting priorities for the year ahead 📊🚀.

Special thanks to the @aemadvisor for sponsoring our lunch!

We were also grateful to welcome Nancy Bélanger, Commissioner of Lobbying, for a fireside chat where we discussed recent interpretation bulletins and the current review of the Lobbying Act 🗞️🔍.

We’re also thrilled to welcome five new and returning directors to our Board 🙌

Muhammad Ali
Jean-Simon Schoenholz
Samuel Soucy
Shae McGlynn
Kinga Loewen

The following Directors continuing with their respective terms will join them:

Elaine Larsen Wells, Global Public Affairs @ELW_tweet
Alicia Adams, Earnscliffe Strategies
Robin Guy, Crestview Strategy
Lauren Kennedy, Chicken Farmers of Canada
Madi Murariu, PSP Investments
Sheamus Murphy, Counsel Public Affairs @sheamusmurphy
Virginia Clarke, BMO Financial Group 
Kyle Larkin, Canadian Meat Council @KylePLarkin
Adriana Vega, Fintechs Canada
Emily Holtby, AIA Canada @EmilyHoltby

Enormous thanks to our incredible outgoing board members for their outstanding contributions, Hunter Doubt, Lucas Veiga, Brooklyn Mattinson and Hardave Birk 👏🏻

Here’s to another year of progress, collaboration, and meaningful impact! 💼🌟

[Kyle Larkin @KylePLarkin]

@TonyclementCPC @MeatCouncil Thanks for coming @TonyclementCPC!

[Kyle Larkin @KylePLarkin]

@DavidColetto Hear hear!!

[Kyle Larkin @KylePLarkin]

Continuing the 2026 @MeatCouncil Conference with remarks from Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food @JohnBarlowMP.

Thank you for joining us over lunch to speak about the strength of Canada’s agri-food sector. #CMC2026

[Kyle Larkin @KylePLarkin]

And we’re off!

Thank you to MP @KodyBloisNS for kicking off the 2026 @MeatCouncil Conference this morning. Looking forward to a full day of speakers, panels, and networking. #CMC2026

[Canadian Meat Council @MeatCouncil]

Our President & CEO @KylePLarkin joined @CAFTA_ACCA colleagues yesterday for a meeting with @InspectionCan President Dr. Harpreet Kochhar to discuss the work the CFIA is doing internationally. #cdnpoli

[Kyle Larkin @KylePLarkin]

A huge congratulations to my former Chair at @GrainGrowers @TaraSawyer23 for being appointed as Alberta’s new Minister of Agriculture!

Looking forward to working together again on federal-provincial issues. #abpoli

[Kelvin Heppner @KelvinHeppner]

Smith taps Tara Sawyer as Alberta's new ag minister https://t.co/SCcyfoMaG6

[Canadian Meat Council @MeatCouncil]

Check out the latest issue of Canadian Packaging featuring our President & CEO, @KylePLarkin as he explains CMC’s vision for the future of Canada’s red meat industry, including interprovincial trade, regulatory challenges, and priorities ahead of the CUSMA review.

Read the article here: https://t.co/tDyjwyQcy3

[Canadian Meat Council @MeatCouncil]

The Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial start of grilling season in Canada – perfect to BBQ Canadian beef, pork, and other red meat products.

Wishing everyone a happy, safe, and delicious long weekend!