The Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) have officially served notice to withdraw from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA).
The withdrawal will be effective as of July 1, 2026.
“Membership in national organizations like the CCA must deliver clear value to Alberta’s cattle producers,” sais Doug Roxburgh, chair of ABP, in a news release on Tuesday. “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. 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.”
Alberta has become known for its cattle not just across Canada but the entire world since the province is home to 4.7 million head of cattle and 40 per cent of the country's beef herd, according to Statistics Canada.
In the news release, it was noted that about 50 per cent of the CCA is raised through the $2 Alberta Service Charge where, According to the ABP website, $0.53 from retained earnings of this charge is forwarded to the Canadian Cattle Association.
The CCA is funded by fees from the nine provincial cattle association members. Each province pays its membership to the association from the provincial portion of their check-off revenues.
For some provinces, the check-off may be refundable.
However, the ABP has noted that its decision to leave the CCA will not impact the funding for the agency or its service providers.
“We are focused on delivering strong, strategic representation for Alberta’s beef industry,” said Brad Dubeau, General Manager of ABP. “In light of the board’s decision, we have mapped a strong path forward to ensure Alberta’s voice continues to be heard — provincially, nationally, and internationally.”
ABP says it will fulfill all financial obligations to the CCA through the conclusion of the current agreement on June 30, 2026.
