Canada meat industry calls for temporary foreign workers
The Canadian meat industry warns of severe labour shortages as changes to the temporary foreign worker program threaten to curb staffing at beef and pork plants in Alberta and across Canada. Cargill and JBS plants report hundreds of vacancies while industry groups urge timely reforms to prevent exporting more live cattle to the United States.
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Dairy farm abuse video shocks industry in Canada
In Chilliwack British Columbia Mercy for Animals Canada released footage showing staff beating cattle at the 3500‑cow operation. Owner Jeff Kooyman vows zero tolerance and security upgrades while SPCA considers criminal charges. industry leaders pledge tougher animal care and inspections.
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Dairy Farmers of Canada
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