FederalBill C-208First Reading
Bill C-208: National Livestock Brand of Canada Act
Sponsor: Steven BonkIntroduced June 11, 2025Last checked August 28, 2026
Read the official text on parl.caOfficial version — LEGISinfo, Parliament of Canada
What this bill does
This bill designates a specific livestock brand as the official national livestock brand of Canada, recognizing it as a symbol of western and frontier heritage.
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Business impact
This bill is purely symbolic and declarative, recognizing a livestock brand as a national symbol. It does not impose any new requirements on ranchers, farmers, or livestock operators in western Canada or elsewhere. Businesses involved in cattle ranching, livestock branding, or agriculture would not see any changes to their day-to-day operations, branding practices, or regulatory obligations. The bill has no practical operational impact on businesses of any size.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingJune 11, 2025
Next: Second Reading debate
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