Canadian Meat Council

Voice of the Canadian meat processing industry, feeding the economy and families with high‑quality beef, pork, bison, veal and lamb, at home and abroad.

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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.

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Nous sommes heureux d’accueillir notre président pour 2026, le Dr. Sylvain Fournaise.

Leader respecté du secteur agroalimentaire canadien, le Dr Fournaise est vice-président, Sécurité alimentaire, Gestion de la qualité et Recherche et développement chez Olymel, l’un des plus importants transformateurs de porc et de volaille au Canada.

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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.

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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

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“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

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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.

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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

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Thank you to the @cabc_co for inviting our President & CEO @KylePLarkin to a roundtable discussion yesterday with staff from the Prime Minister's Office, Minister @DLeBlancNB's office, and the Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States office. #cdnpoli

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Our team was in Ottawa today hosting a Canada-U.S. Trade & Policy Briefing. Thank you to our special guests and members for joining us for a productive and engaging discussion. We look forward to continued collaboration as we work to strengthen the U.S.-Canada relationship.

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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

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Thank you @InspectionCan President Harpreet S. Kochhar for joining our Board of Directors today and discussing the important work CFIA is doing to support Canada’s agri-food sector. #cdnag #cdnpoli

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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

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La semaine dernière, @azulesblancos vice-président Accès aux marchés et affaires techniques du Conseil canadien des viandes (CCV), a représenté le Conseil canadien des viandes à la réunion du Comité du Codex sur l’étiquetage des aliments au Canada.

Nous étions fiers de contribuer aux discussions internationales sur les normes d’étiquetage des aliments fondées sur des données scientifiques, qui renforcent la confiance des consommateurs et favorisent la compétitivité des produits de viande canadiens à l’échelle mondiale.

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Last week, @azulesblancos Correa, CMC’s VP of Market Access & Technical Affairs, represented the Canadian Meat Council at the Codex Committee on Food Labelling meeting in Canada.

We were proud to support global discussions on science-based food labelling standards that strengthen consumer trust and support the competitiveness of Canadian meat products worldwide.

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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!

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Thank you to Member of Parliament @CarolAnsteyMP for meeting with our President & CEO @KylePLarkin and Director of Government Relations Dylan Hellwig yesterday to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Canada’s meat processing sector. #cdnpoli

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Thank you @azulesblancos for 16 outstanding years at CMC! Jorge is a true champion for Canada’s meat industry—bringing deep expertise to complex regulations and representing members’ interests with government officials at home and abroad. We appreciate his commitment, leadership, and lasting impact!

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« La plus grande vulnérabilité du Canada est de considérer l’alimentation comme une simple dépense hebdomadaire, plutôt que de la reconnaître comme un atout stratégique pour la construction de la nation », a déclaré @KylePLarkin, président et chef de la direction de CVC, dans un récent article de Means & Ways sur les plus grandes vulnérabilités du Canada et sur la façon de redresser l’économie.

Article: https://t.co/q7wuTF6WN8

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“Canada’s greatest vulnerability is treating food as just another weekly expense, rather than recognizing it as a strategic, nation-building asset,” said CMC’s President and CEO, @KylePLarkin in a recent article by Means & Ways on Canada’s biggest vulnerabilities and how to fix the economy.

Article: https://t.co/q7wuTF6WN8

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CVC a poursuivi sa tournée pancanadienne avec une réunion régionale semestrielle à Montréal, dirigée par Jorge Correa.

Les membres ont rencontré des représentants de @InspectionCanFR pour discuter des mises à jour réglementaires, partager les défis rencontrés et renforcer la collaboration entre l’industrie et l’organisme de réglementation.

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CMC continued its cross-Canada tour with a semi-annual regional meeting in Montreal, led by Jorge Correa.

Members met with @InspectionCan officials to discuss regulatory updates, share challenges, and strengthen industry–regulator collaboration.