Quebec cull cow levy set at $19.05

Summary#

This is an order that changes the levy for certain beef-cattle sales. It amends the Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Levies Order so that the levy to be paid by Quebec sellers of cull cows in interprovincial trade is $19.05. The order came into force on September 20, 2023.

What it does#

• Replaces the entry in the levies table (item 2(b)) to set the levy at $19.05.
• States the order comes into force on the day it is registered (registration date: September 20, 2023).
• Identifies that the levy is payable to the Canadian Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Agency.

Who's affected#

• Residents of Quebec who sell cull cows through interprovincial trade.
• The Canadian Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Agency, which will collect the levy.

If you are unsure whether this applies to your sales (for example, how the levy is calculated — per animal, per transaction, etc.), the Gazette text does not spell that out; producers or buyers should check the full levy order or contact the Agency for details.

Why it matters#

• Quebec sellers of cull cows involved in interprovincial sales will have an added cost of $19.05 as set by this order.
• The money goes to the Canadian Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Agency to support the promotion and research activities the Agency carries out.
• For affected sellers, this changes the cost side of selling cull cows across provincial lines and may affect pricing or record-keeping.