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By Curtis Galbraith

Agriculture

Australia reopens market to Canadian beef

Jul 31, 2025 | 6:00 AM

For the first time since 2003, Australia has opened its market to beef and beef products from Canada.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says in a news release this is “opening a door to a key Indo-Pacific market.”

The release goes on to say that “regained access offers not only economic potential for Canadian farmers and processors but also contributes to global food security by providing more international consumers access to premium quality Canadian beef.”

The release also says this will allow “increase exports, generating new revenue streams that fuel investments, sustain jobs, and support local economies from coast to coast.”

The CFIA says Canada has negligible risk status for BSE, meaning the production system in this country “is recognized internationally as sound, safe and respected.”