2026 Broiler Hatching Egg Quotas

Summary#

The Regulations Amending the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers Quota Regulations set fixed limits on broiler hatching eggs for the period January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. The new schedule was registered on June 3, 2026, replacing the previous quota schedule for the signatory provinces.

What it does#

• Replaces the schedule in the existing quota regulations with a new 2026 schedule that sets province-by-province limits for broiler hatching eggs.
• The limits apply to interprovincial and intraprovincial trade; the export trade column is set to 0 for every listed province.
• The new annual limits for the period January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 are:
  • Ontario — 305,270,946 eggs
  • Quebec — 246,263,767 eggs
  • Manitoba — 39,591,930 eggs
  • British Columbia — 139,556,036 eggs
  • Saskatchewan — 34,104,400 eggs
  • Alberta — 108,514,759 eggs

Who's affected#

• Broiler hatching egg producers and hatcheries in the provinces listed above — these limits determine how many hatching eggs they can allocate and trade within Canada.
• Poultry farmers and processors who rely on chick supply may notice changes if the limits affect regional availability.
• The rule specifically covers the signatory provinces named; it is not clear from the notice whether other provinces are covered by different arrangements.

Why it matters#

• These limits control the supply of broiler hatching eggs inside Canada for 2026. That can affect how many chicks are produced, the capacity of hatcheries, and the feed-through to poultry production.
• The export column being 0 means the schedule does not allow export under this quota for these provinces, which could matter for businesses that trade hatching eggs internationally.
• This is a routine update to the quota schedule, but it has practical effects for producers, hatcheries, and downstream poultry supply in the named provinces.