By Alice McFarlane

Alberta Beef Producers to withdraw from national association

Aug 12, 2025 | 3:05 PM

A livestock organization that represents Alberta’s beef producers (ABP) has decided to withdraw from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA).

The ABP Board of DIrectors made the the decision after extensive deliberation and strategic review. The group will formally withdraw its membership from CCA, effective July 1, 2026.

ABP Chair Doug Roxburgh said as the commission moves forward, ABP is prioritizing the long-term viability of its provincial operations. He said membership in national organizations like the CCA must deliver clear value to Alberta’s cattle producers.

“ABP holds high standards for fiscal transparency, governance, and communications, and we expect the same from the organizations we support. The CCA does not meet those standards,” Roxburgh said. “After seeing no meaningful progress or willingness to change, we’ve made the decision to withdraw our membership. We have a duty to Alberta producers to ensure their dollars are invested in organizations that reflect and advance our industry’s values.”

Roxburgh, said ABP remains fully committed to representing Alberta’s cattle producers and ensuring their interests are effectively advocated for at both the provincial and federal levels.

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ABP will fulfill all financial obligations to the CCA to the end of their agreement on June 30, 2026.

The loss is significant for CCA as ABP funds over 50 per cent of the CCA budget through the $2.00 Alberta Service Charge.

The decision does not affect funding to the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off Agency which is a $2.50 National Levy or its service providers – Canada Beef, Public and Stakeholder Engagement, and Beef Cattle Research Council.

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alice.mcfarlane@pattisonmedia.com