Federal agriculture minister Heath MacDonald announced a $4-million investment in the Canadian beef and veal sectors at the Calgary Stampede. J
Canada Beef and the Canadian Cattle Association will receive the funding to increase the visibility of Canadian beef and veal in potential export regions.
The Prairies beef industry has suffered through droughts in recent years and now has been inundated by floods.
“We are in constant discussions with provinces, territories (and) industry to ensure the future success of Canada’s agriculture,” said MacDonald. “It’s certainly challenging times.… Hopefully, the government can stand shoulder to shoulder with the provinces and with the stakeholders.”
