What is Halal meat?

More Alberta beef producers are pursuing halal certification as Canada’s Muslim population continues to grow.
Halal means permissible in Arabic and refers to foods that have been prepared according to Islamic law. Alberta meat producers and processors are always looking to expand their market so there has been a spike in the number of producers exploring halal-compliant slaughter. 
There are a million or so Muslims living in Canada and that figure is expected to triple