Chicken Production Quotas A-180

Summary#

The final rule Regulations Amending the Canadian Chicken Marketing Quota Regulations replaces the quota schedule for the chicken production period A‑180. It sets provincial production limits for the period beginning December 18, 2022 and ending February 11, 2023, and came into force on December 18, 2022. The national totals are 268,079,523 kg (regular quota), 7,670,359 kg (market development quota) and 2,175,267 kg (specialty chicken quota).

What it does#

• Replaces the schedule in the Canadian Chicken Marketing Quota Regulations with a new schedule of production limits for period A‑180.
• Sets three types of limits, by province, in live weight (kilograms):
  • Regular federal and provincial quota: national total 268,079,523 kg.
  • Market development quota: national total 7,670,359 kg.
  • Specialty chicken quota: national total 2,175,267 kg.
• Specifies the quota period: from December 18, 2022 to February 11, 2023.
• The new limits took effect on December 18, 2022.

Who's affected#

• Chicken Farmers of Canada, because it implements and manages the national marketing plan and quota schedules.
• Chicken producers and farm operators in each province, who receive and plan their production based on these quotas.
• Provincial marketing boards and processors that schedule slaughtering and packing to match quota volumes.
• Retailers and consumers may be indirectly affected if production limits change supply or influence prices.
• If it is unclear who will notice immediate effects, it will primarily be those involved in production and processing.

Why it matters#

• These numbers control how much chicken can be produced and marketed in each province for the specified period.
• That can affect farm income, how much product processors need to handle, and short‑term supply available to stores.
• Quotas are a routine way of managing supply in the Canadian chicken sector, so this is a regular, scheduled adjustment rather than a new policy.