Egg-for-Processing Quota Period 2021-2022

Summary#

The final rule titled Regulations Amending the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency Quota Regulations, 1986 replaces the heading of Schedule 1.2 to set the quota period for eggs destined for processing. The change takes effect on December 26, 2021 and covers the period ending December 31, 2022. The Gazette notice says it establishes the number of dozens that may be marketed for that period, but the actual quantity is not shown in the text of the amendment.

What it does#

• Replaces the heading of Schedule 1.2 to the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency Quota Regulations, 1986 with: “Limits to Egg for Processing Quotas for the Period Beginning on December 26, 2021 and Ending on December 31, 2022.”
• Comes into force on December 26, 2021.
• The explanatory note says the amendment establishes how many dozens of eggs producers may market under egg-for-processing quotas during that period. The published amendment itself does not include the specific number of dozens.

Who's affected#

• Egg producers who market eggs for processing are the primary group affected.
• Processors who buy eggs for further processing may notice changes in supply availability.
• The Canadian Egg Marketing Agency is the federal body implementing the quota limits.
• It is not clear from the notice whether any other groups (for example, provincial marketing boards or retail sellers) will see direct effects.

Why it matters#

• Quotas set how many eggs can be sold into the processing market. That affects how producers plan production and how much supply processors can count on.
• Changes in quota periods and quantities can influence producer income and the availability (and potentially the price) of processed egg products.
• Because the actual dozens allowed are not printed in the amendment text, producers and processors will need to consult the Agency or its full schedule to see the specific limits.