About CSF
Our Mission
The Canadian Sheep Federation champions the growth, prosperity, and resilience of Canada’s sheep industry. We unite producers under a national voice, advocate for science-based policies, and lead initiatives that safeguard animal health, enhance market opportunities, and strengthen rural communities.
We deliver on this mission by:
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Driving national leadership — representing sheep farmers in the highest-level policy, trade, and animal health discussions, ensuring producer priorities shape decisions before they become regulations.
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Building industry sustainability — integrating innovation, research, and practical on-farm solutions to keep flocks healthy, markets open, and farms viable for the next generation.
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Promoting transparency and communication — keeping producers informed and engaged through open channels, timely updates, and trusted guidance.
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Supporting producer success — developing programs, tools, and standards that help farmers demonstrate quality, safety, and responsible stewardship to buyers, regulators, and consumers.
Everything we do — from disease-preparedness planning to traceability leadership and global market advocacy — is designed to protect the livelihoods of Canadian sheep farmers and secure the future of our industry.
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About Us
Our History
The Canadian Sheep Federation was established on August 31, 1990. The organization, which replaced the former Canada Sheep Council, was created to provide a strong national body that represented the Canadian sheep industry on issues of national importance.
Our Structure
The Canadian Sheep Federation is a producer-funded organization. Its members are comprised of provincial organizations (Regular Members), Affiliate and Associate Members.
The Board of Directors is comprised of representatives appointed by the Regular and Affiliate members.
Canadian Sheep Federation membership is subject to Board of Directors approval. Membership status, including voting privilege, is reserved for members whose dues are in good standing.
Shaping the Future of Canada's Sheep Industry
Our Strategic Vision
The Canadian Sheep Federation is proud to introduce its national strategic plan—a roadmap designed to unify, strengthen, and grow Canada’s sheep industry. With a focus on sustainability, transparency, and producer success, this plan outlines bold priorities and actionable steps to ensure long-term industry resilience and community prosperity.
Whether you're a producer, partner, policymaker, or supporter, we invite you to explore how this strategy will guide our collective efforts to build a stronger future for sheep farming across the country.
Board of Directors
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Staff
The CSF employs one full-time staff person – the Executive Director – and one part-time bookkeeper. The function of the Executive Director is to oversee the operations of the CSF, implement the goals and objectives of the strategic plan, and manage human, financial and physical resources.
Other staff positions are supported through project funding and financial assistance from the federal government, as required.
Member Organizations
Affiliate membership will be available to organizations, incorporated companies or departments of provincial and federal government agencies. An Affiliate Member will be able to appoint a Director to the CSF Board, attend and vote at all the organization's meetings, and provide input on current issues. Memberships will cost between $2,000 and $4,000 annually.
Associate membership will be available to individuals, organizations, incorporated companies or departments of provincial and federal government agencies. An Associate may not appoint a Director, but they will be able to attend all the organization's meetings and provide input on current issues.
Regular Membership
Affiliate Membership
Associate Membership
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