Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) on Aug. 12 announced its decision to withdraw its membership from the Canadian Cattle Association, effective July 1, 2026.
The decision was made following extensive decision and strategic review by the board of ABP.
In a press release, Doug Roxburgh, chair of ABP, said national organizations like the CCA must deliver value to Alberta’s cattle producers.
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He said ABP has high standards for fiscal transparency, governance and communications, and they expect the same from the organizations they are involved with.
“The CCA does not meet those standards,” said Roxburgh, who raises cattle near Bentley.
“After seeing no meaningful progress or willingness to change, we’ve made the decision to withdraw our membership,” he said.
Roxburgh said ABP has a duty to Albertan producers to make sure their dollars are invested in organizations that reflect and advance the beef industry’s values.
ABP will continue to be fully committed to representing Alberta’s cattle producers and ensure that their interests are advocated for at the provincial and federal levels.
Brad Dubeau, general manager of ABP, said the organization will continue to deliver strong representation for Alberta’s beef industry.
“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,” he said.
ABP will fulfill all its financial obligations to the CCA until the conclusion of the agreement on June 30, 2026.
ABP currently funds over 50 per cent of the CCA budget through the $2 Alberta service charge. ABP’s decision to withdraw from CCA will not affect funding to the Canadian Beef Check-off Agency, or its service providers, which include Canada Beef, Public and Stakeholder Engagement, and the Beef Cattle Research Council.
ABP’s goal is to prioritize the long-term strength and viability of its provincial operations, a decision that will continue to build a resilient, transparent and producer-driven organization that will meet the evolving nature of Alberta’s cattle industry.
