Paused at the Gate: The Livestock Rules Stirring Debate on the Prairies

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing sweeping changes to livestock tracking that would dramatically expand how animals are monitored from pasture to plate. Supporters say it’s about faster disease response and protecting export markets—but critics warn it could mean more costs, more red tape, and fewer choices for producers. Chad Ross, Chair of Governance, Government Policy and Programs with the Saskatchewan Cattle Association in Estevan, joins Evan with his take