Egg Levy Rate Changes

Summary#

The Order Amending the Canadian Egg Marketing Levies Order: SOR/2026-160 sets new levy rates that egg producers must pay in four provinces. It was registered and came into force on June 26, 2026.

What it does#

• Amends the Canadian Egg Marketing Levies Order to set new per-unit levy rates for producers in four provinces:
  • Ontario — $0.4455
  • Quebec — $0.4805
  • New Brunswick — $0.5155
  • Alberta — $0.5105
• The change was made by the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency to implement its marketing plan.
• The order took effect on the day it was registered (June 26, 2026).

Who's affected#

• Primarily egg producers in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Alberta who pay the marketing levy.
• The Canadian Egg Marketing Agency will collect the updated amounts.
• It is unclear from the notice whether or how much this will change prices for processors, retailers, or consumers.

Why it matters#

• Levies are money producers pay to fund marketing and industry programs run by the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency.
• A higher or lower levy changes what producers pay per unit, which can affect farm revenue and the agency’s budget for programs.
• For most shoppers the effect is likely small or indirect, but producers and those who work with them (processors, industry groups) will notice the change in levy rates.