Turkey levy provisions to expire Dec 31, 2024

Summary#

The Order Amending the Canada Turkey Marketing Levies Order (2019) (SOR/2023-286) changes when parts of the turkey-levy rules stop applying. It says that paragraph 2(b) and section 4 of the Canada Turkey Marketing Levies Order (2019) will cease to have effect on December 31, 2024. The order was registered on December 20, 2023 and published in the Canada Gazette on January 3, 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 end on December 31, 2024.
• States the amending order comes into force on the day it is registered (registration date: December 20, 2023).
• The change was made by the Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency and approved under the Farm Products Agencies Act with the involvement of the National Farm Products Council.

Who's affected#

• People and businesses who are required to pay levies under the Canada Turkey Marketing Levies Order (2019) — for example, turkey producers and processors — are the most likely to notice the change.
• If it is unclear what paragraph 2(b) and section 4 specifically covered, readers should look at the original Canada Turkey Marketing Levies Order (2019) for the exact provisions being ended.

Why it matters#

• The amendment sets a clear end date (December 31, 2024) for specific levy provisions, which could change who pays levies or how turkey-marketing activities are funded after that date.
• For anyone in the turkey sector, this could affect costs, levy reporting, or the financing of marketing programs — so affected parties will want to check the 2019 order and follow any further notices.