Headlines

October 16 - 20, 2017

Trade/Foreign Affairs
Canada focuses on strengthening trade ties
World Grain October 17, 2017
http://www.world-grain.com/articles/news_home/World_Grain_News/2017/10/Canada_focuses_on_strengthenin.aspx?ID={C62F8E3F-C981-
4B74-A8D8-9660C99B3A39}

Details of a massive trade deal among 11 heavyweight economies may be announced next month
CNBC October 17, 2017
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/17/tpp-with-america-trade-deal-among-11-economies-may-be-coming.html

Action Needed to Educate Public on Value of Trade

The Cattle Site October 17, 2017
http://www.thecattlesite.com/news/52181/action-needed-to-educate-public-on-value-of-trade/

USDA plan to axe livestock pricing rule divides producers

Manitoba Co-operator October 17, 2017
https://www.manitobacooperator.ca/daily/usda-plan-to-axe-livestock-pricing-rule-divides-producers

NAFTA notwithstanding, outlook is sunny for Canadas agri-food sector

The Globe and Mail October 18, 2017
https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/nafta-notwithstanding-outlook-is-sunny-for-canadas-agri-food-
sector/article36626517/?ref=http://www.theglobeandmail.com&

JBS shuts seven plants in Brazil after asset freeze

Alberta Farmer Express October 18, 2017
https://www.albertafarmexpress.ca/daily/jbs-shuts-seven-plants-in-brazil-after-asset-freeze

Opinion: Canada desperately needs a revived TPP as NAFTA talks falter

The Globe and Mail October 19, 2017
https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/canada-desperately-needs-a-revived-tpp-as-nafta-talks-
falter/article36660556/?ref=http://www.theglobeandmail.com&

US Economic Community Aware, Supportive of NAFTA

The Cattle Site October 19, 2017
http://www.thecattlesite.com/news/52198/us-economic-community-aware-supportive-of-nafta/

Politics
Government Invests in the Welfare of Canadian Livestock
Markets Insider October 13, 2017
http://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/Government-Invests-in-the-Welfare-of-Canadian-Livestock-455350

Feds pledge lower small business tax rate

Canadian Cattlemen Magazine October 16, 2017
https://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/daily/ottawa-to-cut-small-business-tax-rate-after-backlash

Sustainability
How to Best Communicate Sustainability?
Bovine Veterinarian October 16, 2017
https://www.bovinevetonline.com/article/how-best-communicate-sustainability

Regional News
Alberta cattle numbers are no longer falling but herds are on the move
Alberta Farmer Express October 18, 2017
https://www.albertafarmexpress.ca/2017/10/18/alberta-cattle-numbers-are-no-longer-falling-but-herds-are-on-the-move/