Manitoba chicken levy set at 2.65 cents

Summary#

This order amends the Canadian Chicken Marketing Levies Order to set the levy rate for chicken marketed from Manitoba in interprovincial or export trade at 2.65 cents. The change was made by Chicken Farmers of Canada and came into force when it was registered on May 1, 2026.

What it does#

• Replaces the Manitoba entry in paragraph 3(1)(e) of the Canadian Chicken Marketing Levies Order so the levy for Manitoba is 2.65 cents.
• Applies to producers in Manitoba who market chicken in interprovincial or export trade (this is stated in the order’s explanatory note).
• The amendment was made by Chicken Farmers of Canada under the authority of the Farm Products Agencies Act.
• The order came into force on its registration date (May 1, 2026).

Who's affected#

• Primarily chicken producers in Manitoba who sell or ship chicken across provincial lines or to export markets.
• Other businesses in the supply chain (processors, distributors, retailers) might notice small cost changes passed along by producers, but the order specifically names producers.
• The order text does not specify the unit or basis for the 2.65 cents (for example, per kilogram or per bird), so that detail is not clear from the notice.

Why it matters#

• It changes the fee that Manitoba producers must pay when marketing chicken outside the province or for export.
• Even a small per-unit levy can add up over large volumes, so it can affect producer costs and, indirectly, pricing or margins.
• The change is routine administration of the national marketing plan for chicken rather than a broad new policy.