Pork levy sections to expire June 2027

Summary#

The Order Amending the Canadian Pork Promotion-Research Levies Order sets a fixed end date for parts of the levy order that govern pork/hog levies. It says Sections 4 and 12 will stop applying on June 30, 2027, and the order came into force when it was registered on June 17, 2026.

What it does#

• Replaces Section 16 of the levy order to add a cessation date: Sections 4 and 12 cease to have effect on June 30, 2027.
• States the order comes into force on the day it is registered (registered on June 17, 2026).
• The explanatory note says the order concerns the levy to be paid to the Canadian Pork Promotion-Research Agency by people who sell hogs in interprovincial trade and by people who import hogs or pork products into Canada.

Who's affected#

• People and businesses that sell hogs across provincial borders (interprovincial sellers).
• People and businesses that import hogs or pork products into Canada (importers).
• The Canadian Pork Promotion-Research Agency, which administers the levy.
• Others in the pork supply chain (producers, processors, traders) may notice consequences, depending on what Sections 4 and 12 actually require.

Why it matters#

• It gives a clear end date (June 30, 2027) for two parts of the levy rules, so affected parties know those provisions will no longer apply after that date.
• That could affect who pays levies, how they are collected, or other levy rules — but the Gazette item does not explain the content of Sections 4 and 12.
• If you sell hogs across provinces or import pork, you should check the full order or contact the Canadian Pork Promotion-Research Agency for the details of what changes when those sections end.