Egg levies updated in six provinces

Summary#

The Order Amending the Canadian Egg Marketing Levies Order updates the levy amounts that egg producers pay in six provinces. It was registered and came into force on April 10, 2025.

What it does#

• Amends the Canadian Egg Marketing Levies Order to set new levy amounts for producers in specific provinces. The new rates are:
  • Quebec: $0.5495
  • New Brunswick: $0.5555
  • Manitoba: $0.5595
  • British Columbia: $0.5579
  • Prince Edward Island: $0.5295
  • Alberta: $0.5705
• The change was made by the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency and took effect on the day the order was registered (April 10, 2025).

Who's affected#

• Egg producers in the six listed provinces are the main group affected.
• Other parts of the egg supply chain (processors, retailers) or consumers might feel small, indirect effects through costs, but the order directly changes producer levies only.
• The order does not list rate changes for other provinces; it is unclear from this item whether rates elsewhere were changed.

Why it matters#

• These levies are a direct cost to producers. Small per-unit changes can affect farm operating costs and, over time, may influence pricing or farm decisions.
• The money from levies helps fund the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency’s programs, including its marketing plan.
• This is a routine regulatory update to set how much producers must pay in the named provinces.