B.C. Cattlemen’s Association says TPP a ‘must’ for industry

May 10, 2016 | 5:14 PM

KAMLOOPS — The Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade agreement between 12 Pacific Rim countries signed off in February, has not been ratified by the Liberal government. But the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association says it’s an essential deal moving forward.

The Cattlemen’s Association says local ranchers, and others across the country, stand to gain big with the partnership, opening up new markets for Canadian cattle to be sold.

“For the beef industry, the Trans-Pacific Partnership is a must,” says General Manager of the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association Kevin Boone. “It’s opening up that door to Japan and putting us on an even playing field with the 12 other countries involved.”