2027 Broiler Hatching Egg Quotas

Summary#

The federal government registered the Regulations Amending the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers Quota Regulations, which replace the quota schedule for broiler hatching eggs. The regulation came into force on June 3, 2026 and sets provincial limits that apply for the period January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027.

What it does#

• Replaces the schedule in the existing Canadian Hatching Egg Producers Quota Regulations with a new 2027 limits table.
• Sets the allowed number of broiler hatching eggs for interprovincial and intraprovincial trade in each signatory province for 2027.
• Sets the allowed number of hatching eggs for export at 0 for every listed province.

The new 2027 limits (interprovincial/intraprovincial trade) by province:

• Ontario: 316,747,951
• Quebec: 255,441,549
• Manitoba: 41,081,528
• British Columbia: 144,806,659
• Saskatchewan: 35,387,536
• Alberta: 112,597,072

Who's affected#

• Canadian Hatching Egg Producers (the national agency that manages the marketing plan) and provincial marketing boards that work with it.
• Hatcheries and farmers who produce broiler hatching eggs in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.
• Buyers of hatching eggs who trade between provinces.
• Exporters of broiler hatching eggs—exports are set at 0, so anyone who previously exported these eggs would be affected.

If you are unsure whether a provincial body that signs the federal agreement is covered, the regulation lists the six provinces above.

Why it matters#

• These limits control how many hatching eggs can move within Canada in 2027. That affects how many day-old chicks hatcheries can supply to poultry farms.
• The export allowance being 0 means provinces cannot export broiler hatching eggs under this quota for 2027. That could change market opportunities for producers who sell outside Canada.
• Farmers, hatcheries and provincial boards will use these numbers to plan production, sales and contracts for the coming year.