The Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) program has announced its semi-finalists for the 2025–2026 year, marking another step in cultivating the next generation of leadership within Canada’s beef industry.
Founded by the Canadian Cattle Association in 2010, the CYL program is designed for youth ages 18 to 35 involved in all sectors of the beef supply chain. Participants gain access to a year-long mentorship experience focused on leadership development, industry engagement, and career growth.
This year’s semi-finalists were selected from a strong field of written applications submitted by young professionals across the country. They will advance to the annual Selections Competition in September, where they will take part in judged roundtable discussions on key beef industry issues. Finalists chosen from the event will secure a place in the 2025–2026 mentorship cohort.
The 2025 semi-finalists represent a broad cross-section of Canada:
British Columbia
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Matt Henderson (Prince George)
Alberta
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Arturo Macias Franco (Edmonton)
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Cache Schiller (Flatbush)
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Cayley Brown (Rocky View County)
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Charlotte Wasylik (Derwent)
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Clayton Andrew (Youngstown)
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Denay Bjornson (Wanham)
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Ellie Stauffer (Pincher Creek)
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Eric Tarrant (High River)
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Justin Rosadiuk (Evansburg)
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Jarret Nelson (Hemaruka)
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Lauren Moody (Walsh)
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Ryan Singerland (Lethbridge)
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Tyler Bentley (Erskine)
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Marissa Lamay (High River)
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Gautier Henaff (Turin)
Saskatchewan
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Bailie Barnett (Moose Jaw)
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Brodyn LeBatte (Gladmar)
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Cyle Stewart (Morse)
Manitoba
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Doris Doelger (Beausejour)
Ontario
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Abbey Taylor (Belmont)
Quebec
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Ellen Rice-Hogan (Venosta)
Prince Edward Island
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Jillian Ferguson (Spring Valley)
Nova Scotia
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Caylene Manning (Falmouth)
The CYL program continues to receive critical support from its industry partners. Platinum sponsors McDonald’s Canada and Cargill, along with Foundation Partners MNP, Elanco, and New Holland, and Gold Partners Farm Credit Canada, Alltech, and RBC Future Launch, help make this leadership initiative possible.
More information about the CYL Program and future application details can be found at www.canadiancattleyoungleaders.ca.
