Egg Producer Levy Rates Updated

Summary#

The Order Amending the Canadian Egg Marketing Levies Order changes the dollar levy that egg producers must pay in four provinces. It was made by the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency and took effect on March 14, 2023.

What it does#

• Amends the Canadian Egg Marketing Levies Order to set new levy rates for producers in specific provinces:
  • Ontario — $0.2945
  • British Columbia — $0.3537
  • Prince Edward Island — $0.3215
  • Alberta — $0.3487
• States that the order comes into force on the day it was registered (effective March 14, 2023).

Who's affected#

• Egg producers in Ontario, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, and Alberta — they are the ones required to pay these levies.
• The Canadian Egg Marketing Agency, which administers and collects the levies.
• It is unclear from the notice whether or how much retailers or consumers will notice changes to egg prices.

Why it matters#

• Levies are a direct cost for producers; changing the rate alters their fees and can affect farm finances.
• These levies fund marketing and programs run by the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency, so changes can affect how those programs are financed.
• For most people, this is a technical update to how egg production is funded. Any effect on grocery prices is possible but not specified in the order.