CMC Welcomes Expanded Meat Access to China
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) was pleased to learn of the imminent expansion of Canadian meat market access to China. While in China, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the expansion of trade with China for the beef and pork sectors
The agreement reached today, between Chinese and Canadian officials, will allow Canadian meat producers to export bone-in beef and fresh chilled beef and pork products.
“As a direct result of this agreement, we could see increased industry exports up to $100 million for pork and up to $125 million for beef respectively over the next five years” said CMC President, Chris White.
White recently concluded a trip to China to meet with industry stakeholder as part of a business delegation led by Agriculture Minister MacAulay. “I’ve seen first-hand how valuable the economic opportunities will be for our members” White added.
“Canadian red meat product exports to China support about 5,800 Canadian jobs and $160 million in government revenues”
According to a recent study by the Conference Board of Canada commissioned by the CMC, “Canadian red meat product exports to China that occurred between 2010-16, valued at $500 million, support about 5,800 Canadian jobs and $160 million in government revenues on an ongoing basis.” It has been found that “for each $100 million increase in exports, 1,161 jobs are created across Canada.”
This new market access is the result of the hard work of many organizations and stakeholders. The CMC particularly recognizes the leadership of Minister of Agriculture, Lawrence MacAulay as well as work and dedication of Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) officials who successfully negotiated on the industry’s behalf.
The CMC looks forward to expanded trade opportunities with China for the meat sector. The Council also looks forward to working alongside our government including Minister Champagne, Minister of International Trade, to continue the important work towards the negotiation of a Canada-China Free-Trade Agreement.
Source CMC
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