Federal Egg Quotas 2023–2024

Summary#

The final regulations from the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency update the federal quota limits under the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency Quota Regulations, 1986. They set how many dozens of eggs each province (and the Northwest Territories) may market under federal quotas for the period beginning December 31, 2023 and ending December 28, 2024. These rules came into force on December 31, 2023.

What it does#

• Replaces Schedule 1 to the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency Quota Regulations, 1986 with new limits for the quota year running from December 31, 2023 to December 28, 2024.
• Lists the maximum number of dozens of eggs that can be marketed under federal quotas in each province and the Northwest Territories. The limits are:
  • Ontario: 296,826,349
  • Quebec: 169,088,067
  • Nova Scotia: 25,544,675
  • New Brunswick: 15,918,583
  • Manitoba: 74,606,901
  • British Columbia: 102,542,738
  • Prince Edward Island: 4,238,736
  • Saskatchewan: 37,853,138
  • Alberta: 87,066,760
  • Newfoundland and Labrador: 11,425,346
  • Northwest Territories: 3,731,498

Who's affected#

• Mainly egg producers who operate under the federal quota system.
• Provincial egg boards and processors that buy from quota producers.
• Retailers and consumers could be indirectly affected by changes in supply, though the regulation itself only sets quota limits.
• If it is unclear whether certain producers fall under the federal quota system or provincial systems, those producers should check with their provincial marketing board or the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency.

Why it matters#

• These numbers determine how many dozens of eggs can be marketed federally from each province over the quota year.
• That affects how producers plan production, trade or lease quota, and manage supply to processors and retailers.
• Changes in quota levels can influence local supply differences and, indirectly, market conditions like availability or pricing, although this regulation does not set prices.