# Is Ottawa Selling Out Ranchers?

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Podcast: [Real Talk Ryan Jespersen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-talk-ryan-jespersen-1332550)
Published: 2026-06-02T17:47:36+00:00
Episode link: https://ryanjespersen.podbean.com/e/is-ottawa-selling-out-ranchers/
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Canadian ranchers are warning Ottawa not to sacrifice domestic beef producers in ongoing trade talks with Mercosur, the South American bloc including Brazil and Argentina. At the same time, Canadian consumers are facing stubbornly high grocery prices, especially at the meat counter, raising major questions about imports, food security, trade policy, and Canada’s economic relationship with the United States ahead of a crucial CUSMA review. Tyler Fulton, president of the Canadian Cattle Association, joins from Manitoba in our feature interview (14:00) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West to talk about the future of Canada’s beef industry, rising costs, trade tensions, and why producers say this moment could shape the industry for years to come. But first...Johnny's just hours removed from serving as music director for the FIFA World Cup '26 Lead-Up Friendly between Canada and Uzbekistan at Commonwealth Stadium. The fellas chat (1:45) about the upcoming World Cup and the growth of Canadian soccer. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. LOOK FOR HANSEN'S BRAND NEW "DISTILLED BY HER" GIN, WITH A PORTION OF PROCEEDS BENEFITING WIN HOUSE. VISIT https://hansendistillery.com/. MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ CANADIAN CATTLE ASSN: https://www.cattle.ca/ TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com 45:30 | Is your family cutting back on eating meat for budget or other reasons? Will you eat lab-grown meat? Have you tried cricket flour? Do you drink milk on the regular? Real Talkers talk about the future of food in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. AUG. 30/24 EPISODE on THE FUTURE OF FOOD: https://rtrj.info/083024FutureFood SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 1:25:10 | Jespo shares his thoughts on recent…

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