Quebec beef cattle levy rates set

Summary#

This is the Order Amending the Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Levies Order that sets new levy rates for certain cattle sold across provincial borders by Quebec residents. The order replaces parts of the levy table to fix the per-animal charges and came into force when it was registered on December 13, 2022.

What it does#

• Replaces part of the levy table in the Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Levies Order to set new per-animal levy amounts for Quebec residents who sell certain cattle through interprovincial trade:
  • Bob calves: $5.50 per head
  • Cull cows: $16.05 per head
  • Fed cattle: $10.05 per head
• Confirms these levies are payable to the Canadian Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Agency.

Who's affected#

• Quebec beef producers who sell bob calves, cull cows or fed cattle in interprovincial trade.
• The Canadian Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Agency, which collects the levies.
• The National Farm Products Council appears in the record as having approved the proposed order; ordinary buyers or consumers are not directly targeted by this order.

Why it matters#

• These are per-animal charges that raise the cost for sellers in Quebec who move cattle to other provinces. For an individual animal the cost is modest, but it increases with herd size or frequent sales.
• The money goes to the Canadian Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Agency to fund research, market development and promotional work for the beef sector. This affects how the beef industry is funded and supported at a national level.