Chicken production quotas set for May–June 2026

Summary#

These final regulations, made by Chicken Farmers of Canada, replace the schedule in the Canadian Chicken Marketing Quota Regulations to set production and marketing limits for chicken for the period beginning May 3, 2026 and ending June 27, 2026. They come into force on May 3, 2026.

What it does#

• Replaces the schedule in the Canadian Chicken Marketing Quota Regulations with new production and marketing limits for period A-202 (May 3 to June 27, 2026).
• Sets three types of limits for each province (all weights are live weight, in kg):
  • Production subject to federal and provincial quotas.
  • Production subject to federal and provincial market development quotas.
  • Production subject to federal and provincial specialty chicken quotas.
• Provincial limits in the new schedule:
  • Ontario — Production quota: 110,701,687 kg; Market development: 2,550,000 kg; Specialty chicken: 988,441 kg.
  • Quebec — Production quota: 83,511,499 kg; Market development: 2,270,525 kg; Specialty chicken: 0 kg.
  • Nova Scotia — Production quota: 10,539,438 kg; Market development: 0 kg; Specialty chicken: 0 kg.
  • New Brunswick — Production quota: 8,357,823 kg; Market development: 0 kg; Specialty chicken: 0 kg.
  • Manitoba — Production quota: 13,108,103 kg; Market development: 150,000 kg; Specialty chicken: 0 kg.
  • British Columbia — Production quota: 43,481,411 kg; Market development: 1,075,600 kg; Specialty chicken: 1,386,588 kg.
  • Prince Edward Island — Production quota: 1,147,930 kg; Market development: 0 kg; Specialty chicken: 0 kg.
  • Saskatchewan — Production quota: 10,635,244 kg; Market development: 750,000 kg; Specialty chicken: 0 kg.
  • Alberta — Production quota: 34,260,039 kg; Market development: 150,000 kg; Specialty chicken: 0 kg.
  • Newfoundland and Labrador — Production quota: 4,101,565 kg; Market development: 0 kg; Specialty chicken: 0 kg.
  • Totals — Production quota: 319,844,739 kg; Market development: 6,946,125 kg; Specialty chicken: 2,375,029 kg.

Who's affected#

• Chicken Farmers of Canada and provincial marketing agencies who set and manage quotas and allocations.
• Chicken producers (farmers) in the provinces listed, because these numbers set how much chicken can be produced and marketed federally and provincially during the period.
• Processors, distributors and retailers could notice effects in their short‑term supply planning. The regulation itself does not say how prices or consumer availability will change.
• If it is unclear who else is directly affected, the limits primarily govern quota holders and the provincial marketing systems responsible for allocating those quotas.

Why it matters#

• These limits determine how much chicken can be produced and marketed across Canada for a specific six‑week period. That shapes farm production plans and quota administration.
• For producers, the numbers affect how much they are allowed to produce and sell under federal/provincial quota programs during this period.
• For processors and buyers, the quotas matter for short‑term supply and scheduling.
• The item is a routine quota update rather than a new policy; it implements the existing marketing plan through updated production limits.