Cattle production has expanded in Western Canada to fill the demand of processors to the south in the United States. Recent processing industry expansions point toward continued high demand for calves and slaughter cattle. The North American Free Trade Agreement will have a significant impact on American and Canadian interaction in the hog and pork industry. Severe restrictions have been in place for 20 years on live hogs either entering or leaving the Canadian provinces. Pork movement cross-border is at an historical high.
Canadian companies vie for American markets and American companies move into Canadian markets.