Quebec Turkey Levy Set at 3.88 Cents/kg

Summary#

This order from the Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency updates the levy rate in the Canada Turkey Marketing Levies Order (2019) that applies to turkey producers in Quebec who sell across provincial borders or export. The levy is set at 3.88 cents/kg and the order came into force on July 31, 2026 (published in the Canada Gazette on August 12, 2026).

What it does#

• Replaces part of item 2 in Schedule 1 of the Canada Turkey Marketing Levies Order (2019) so the rate for the listed category is 3.88 cents/kg.
• Makes that change effective on the day the order was registered (July 31, 2026).

Who's affected#

• Turkey producers in Quebec who market their birds in interprovincial trade or for export (this group is named in the order).
• The Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency, which administers the levy and the related marketing plan.
• The National Farm Products Council is noted in the document as having approved the proposed change.

Why it matters#

• It fixes the per‑kilogram fee Quebec producers must pay when selling turkey beyond the province.
• Even a small levy like 3.88 cents/kg can change producers’ costs and, depending on business decisions, might affect prices or margins.
• The change is an administrative rate-setting step by the agency under the Farm Products Agencies Act; it does not itself explain how collected funds will be used beyond the agency’s existing authorities.