Canadian Meat Council

The meat and poultry processing industry is the largest component of Canada’s food processing sector with annual revenues valued at over $24 billion and total employment of almost 70,000 people. It is the 11th most important manufacturing sector in the country after such industries as motor vehicles, wood products and petroleum products. The meat processing industry includes over 400 establishments, providing valued jobs and economic activity in both rural and urban settings, particularly in rural Canada. The industry is active in virtually every part of the country, with major concentrations of firms located in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Québec. Canada’s meat processing industry adds value to the live animals born and raised on Canadian farms, providing a critical market outlet and supporting the viability of thousands of livestock farmers. Canada is home to many successful Canadian family-owned meat processing facilities, some of which are owned by Canadian farmers. Other large meat processors are publically traded and operate in many countries around the world.

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