By Alice McFarlane

Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) name 2025 program semi-finalists

May 27, 2025 | 9:57 AM

Established by the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) in 2010, the CYL Program welcomes young people ages 18–35 from across Canada involved in all areas of the beef supply chain.

The program aims to build the next generation of industry leaders by providing unique mentorship, training, and professional and personal development opportunities in the Canadian beef industry.

A judging panel selected the semi-finalists from written applications submitted by youth from across the country.

Semi-finalists will be invited to attend the annual CYL Selections Competition in September where they will participate in judged roundtable discussions on timely beef industry related topics to compete for a spot in the upcoming program year, according to CCA President Tyler Fulton.

“Congratulations to all the exceptional applicants this year who have demonstrated remarkable commitment to shaping the future of the Canadian beef industry. We are excited to meet our semi-finalists in September and listen to the innovative ideas they will bring to the table,” Fulton said.

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The 2025 semi-finalists include:

• British Columbia: Matt Henderson (Prince George)
• Alberta: Arturo Macias Franco (Edmonton); Cache Schiller (Flatbush); Cayley Brown (Rocky View County); Charlotte Wasylik (Derwent); Clayton Andrew (Youngstown); Denay Bjornson (Wanham); Ellie Stauffer (Pincher Creek); Eric Tarrant (High River); Justin Rosadiuk (Evansburg); Jarret Nelson (Hemaruka); Lauren Moody (Walsh); Ryan Singerland (Lethbridge); Tyler Bentley (Erskine); Marissa Lamay (High River); and Gautier Henaff (Turin)
• Saskatchewan: Bailie Barnett (Moose Jaw); Brodyn LeBatte (Gladmar); and Cyle Stewart (Morse)
• Manitoba: Doris Doelger (Beausejour)
• Ontario: Abbey Taylor (Belmont)
• Quebec: Ellen Rice-Hogan (Venosta)
• Prince Edward Island: Jillian Ferguson (Spring Valley)
• Nova Scotia: Caylene Manning (Falmouth)

Following the competition, the selected finalists will be matched with an industry leader in their specific area of interest in the beef industry for a nine-month mentorship.

They will also be granted a travel budget to attend various industry events, networking experiences, and learning opportunities throughout the program year.

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