CCA Statement on Proposed Federal Livestock Traceability Regulations

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced today that the CFIA will pause any publication of the proposed amendments to Part XV (Traceability) of the Health of Animals Regulations until the proposed changes are more widely understood and concerns are heard and taken into consideration. The announcement clarifies that these amendments are not currently in place and have not been finalized.

Traceability is the ability to confidentially track livestock through their lifecycle, enabling rapid response during disease outbreaks or natural disasters, and support market access. CCA recognizes the system cannot be onerous for producers; traceability requires adoption and participation to be effective. Our goal is to ensure all regulations and proposed changes are feasible and offer clear industry value.

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