Beef industry makes recommendations to government during pandemic
Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) has a list of recommendations for the federal government to help the beef industry through the effects of COVID-19.
At a town hall today, CCA Executive Director Dennis Laycraft said the industry continues to focus on keeping the agriculture community healthy, while supporting business continuity and maintaining a secure and affordable supply for Canadians.
“We’ve been working very closely with the provincial health authorities and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to ensure that we’re able to keep our plants operating and we’re able to keep trade flowing,” Laycraft said. “We were pleased the Government of Canada released guidance concerning essential services and functions in Canada during the pandemic and very pleased to see the food supply chain being referenced in the guidance.”
Laycraft said frontline workers are vitally important whether it’s retail stores, delivering food or processing plants. He said there is unprecedented volatility in markets.