Egg Levy Rates Updated for Seven Provinces

Summary#

The Order Amending the Canadian Egg Marketing Levies Order (SOR/2021-85) updates the per-dozen levy rates that egg producers must pay in several provinces. The order was registered on April 21, 2021 and published in the Canada Gazette on May 12, 2021.

What it does#

• Sets or replaces the levy (fee) amounts that producers pay under the Canadian Egg Marketing Levies Order for specific provinces:
  • Quebec — $0.4675
  • Nova Scotia — $0.4575
  • New Brunswick — $0.4810
  • British Columbia — $0.5077
  • Prince Edward Island — $0.4575
  • Alberta — $0.4884
  • Newfoundland and Labrador — $0.4695
• States that the order takes effect on the day it was registered (see April 21, 2021).

Who's affected#

• Egg producers in the listed provinces who must pay the levy set by the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency.
• The Canadian Egg Marketing Agency, which collects these levies to carry out its marketing plan.
• It is unclear from the order itself whether processors, retailers, or consumers will see direct price changes.

Why it matters#

• The levy is a recurring charge on producers. Changes to the rate affect their production costs and cash flow.
• The funds help the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency carry out marketing and other activities the agency is authorized to do.
• Any impact on grocery prices is not stated in the order and would depend on how producers and others in the supply chain respond.