Canada91裸聊视频檚 beef industry is getting $8.3 million in federal funds, the bulk of it aimed at growing its international market reach as a trade standoff with China continues.
The money is going to six different projects, Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said Wednesday during a visit to the Calgary Stampede.
The biggest recipient is marketing organization Canada Beef, which is getting $5.3 million to grow sales internationally, in part by boosting foreign consumer confidence in Canada91裸聊视频檚 product.
Bibeau said the announcement would have been made regardless of last month91裸聊视频檚 news that China is shutting out exports of all Canadian meat after inspectors detected a restricted feed additive residue in pork. A subsequent investigation found forged veterinary health certificates attached to the batch.
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Bibeau said her office is having almost daily conversations with Chinese officials.
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She said it91裸聊视频檚 premature to discuss compensation for affected beef and pork producers.
Michael Young, president of Canada Beef, welcomed the federal dollars.
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He said China is Canada91裸聊视频檚 biggest growth market next to Japan for beef. There is also double-digit growth in the southeast Asian market.
Young said he shares Bibeau91裸聊视频檚 optimism that the Chinese ban will be short-lived.
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The Canadian Cattlemen91裸聊视频檚 Association is getting $1.7 million from Ottawa to build public trust in their product globally through the Verified Beef Production Plus quality-assurance program.
Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press
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