Chicken marketing levies updated

Summary#

The Order Amending the Canadian Chicken Marketing Levies Order updates the levy rates (given in cents) that some chicken producers must pay when they market chicken across provincial borders or for export. The change was made by Chicken Farmers of Canada and the order states it comes into force on June 4, 2023 (or on the registration day if registered later).

What it does#

• Sets new levy rates (expressed in cents) for producers who market chicken in interprovincial or export trade:
  • Ontario: 2.19 cents
  • Manitoba: 2.24 cents
  • British Columbia: 2.04 cents
  • Prince Edward Island: 1.79 cents
  • Saskatchewan: 1.75 cents
• Specifies the order’s start date as June 4, 2023, but says it takes effect on the day it is registered if registration happens after that date.

Note: the short text of the order lists the amounts in cents but does not state the unit the cents apply to (for example, per kilogram or per bird) in the excerpt provided.

Who's affected#

• Chicken producers in the provinces listed above who sell chicken in interprovincial trade or for export.
• Indirectly, processors, distributors and possibly buyers could notice small cost changes if producers pass on levy differences.
• The levy is intended to fund activities under the marketing plan run by Chicken Farmers of Canada.

Why it matters#

• These are small per-unit charges, but they affect the cost of marketing chicken across provincial lines and for export. Over large volumes the levies add up.
• The money collected helps pay for marketing and industry programs that support sales outside a producer’s province.
• Because the order gives specific cents amounts but not the measurement unit in the excerpt, readers who want to know the exact impact per bird or per kilogram should check the full order text or the underlying levy rule for that detail.