The government of Saskatchewan is empathizing with ranchers in the province calling for a formal investigation into beef pricing, but says the federal government is best equipped to complete such work.
Earlier this week the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) asked the provincial and federal governments to “conduct a pricing investigation to address the significant imbalance in cattle and beef pricing markets”, saying ranchers in the province are struggling to the point where some are leaving the industry altogether.
“We share industry pricing concerns,” a government spokesperson said in a supplied statement.
“However, it would be best for the SSGA to discuss their investigation request with Competition Bureau Canada.”