Egg Levy Rates Updated for Four Provinces

Summary#

The Order Amending the Canadian Egg Marketing Levies Order (SOR/2024-59) updates the levy rates that egg producers must pay in four provinces. It sets new amounts for Ontario, New Brunswick, British Columbia and Alberta and was registered on April 12, 2024.

What it does#

• Replaces the existing levy rates in the Canadian Egg Marketing Levies Order for four provinces.
• New levy rates (as set by the order):
  • Ontario: $0.5445
  • New Brunswick: $0.5375
  • British Columbia: $0.5677
  • Alberta: $0.5607
• The order states it comes into force on the day it is registered.

Who's affected#

• Egg producers in Ontario, New Brunswick, British Columbia and Alberta — they must pay the updated levies.
• The Canadian Egg Marketing Agency, which collects levies and implements the provincial marketing plan, will administer these rates.
• It is unclear from the order whether or how processors, retailers or consumers will be affected directly.

Why it matters#

• These levies are a direct cost for producers. That can affect farm finances and decisions on production.
• The funds support the marketing plan run by the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency, which is why the National Farm Products Council approved the change.
• The change took effect when the order was registered (registered April 12, 2024), so the new rates are the current legal levy levels for the four provinces.