Turkey Marketing Levies Expire in 2028

Summary#

The Order Amending the Canada Turkey Marketing Levies Order (2019) sets a clear end date for the current turkey marketing levies: December 31, 2028. The order came into force on May 2, 2024.

What it does#

• Replaces subsection 8(2) of the Canada Turkey Marketing Levies Order (2019) to state that paragraph 2(b) and section 4 of that order “cease to have effect on December 31, 2028.”
• Specifies that the amendment itself is effective as of its registration date (registered May 2, 2024).

Who's affected#

• People or businesses who pay or collect the levies under the Canada Turkey Marketing Levies Order (2019) — for example, turkey producers, processors, or others covered by that order. The Gazette notice does not list each payer, so the precise groups affected are not spelled out in the text.
• The Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency, which administers the marketing plan and collects levies under the order.
• The National Farm Products Council is mentioned as having approved the order, but it is not a payer — it is part of the approval process.

Why it matters#

• The levies set by the 2019 order will stop applying after December 31, 2028, unless new rules extend or replace them. That can change the cost structure for those who currently pay the levies and affect funding for marketing or industry programs run by the agency.
• Businesses in the turkey sector may need to plan for the end of these levies when budgeting, pricing, or negotiating contracts.
• The notice is administrative and narrow in scope: it only sets the expiry date for parts of the 2019 levy order.