Highlights

  • The Canadian Hatching Egg Producers have updated levies and quotas for broiler hatching eggs, affecting several provinces and interprovincial trade.
  • The Canadian Pork Promotion-Research Agency has revised levies for imported hogs and pork products to support their promotion and research plan.
  • The Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food has increased compensation for cattle destroyed due to disease risks, reflecting current market values.
  • The Canadian government has extended the remission of customs duties on Ukrainian goods to support Ukraine’s economy, excluding certain products to protect domestic industries.

Canadian Broiler Hatching Egg Levy Adjustments Approved

The Canadian Hatching Egg Producers, established under the Farm Products Agencies Act, have amended the Canadian Broiler Hatching Egg Marketing Levies Order. The amendments adjust the levies imposed on producers in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta for broiler hatching eggs marketed in interprovincial or export trade. Additionally, a levy is set for producers, dealers, and hatchery operators in non-signatory provinces for eggs marketed in interprovincial trade into signatory provinces. The changes to the levies will remain effective until June 23, 2026. The amendments have been approved by the National Farm Products Council as necessary for implementing the marketing plan authorized for the Agency. [Source]

Canadian Hatching Egg Quota Regulations Updated for 2025 and 2026

The Canadian Hatching Egg Producers, established under the Farm Products Agencies Act, have amended their Quota Regulations to update the limits for broiler hatching eggs for 2025 and 2026. The amendments specify the number of broiler hatching eggs allowed for interprovincial and intraprovincial trade in six provinces: Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. The 2025 limits are effective immediately upon registration, while the 2026 limits will take effect on January 1, 2026. These changes are part of the Agency’s marketing plan implementation, approved by the National Farm Products Council. The amendments do not allocate any eggs for export trade. [Source]

Amendments to Canadian Pork Promotion-Research Levies Order

The Canadian Pork Promotion-Research Agency, established under the Farm Products Agencies Act, has amended the Canadian Pork Promotion-Research Levies Order. The amendments include defining “imported hog” and adding a new Schedule 1.1 to list tariff item numbers for imported hogs. The levy for each imported hog or pork product is specified in Schedule 1. The amendments also update paragraph 13(2)(b) to reflect the new schedule and set June 30, 2026, as the expiration date for certain sections of the levies. These changes are intended to support the implementation of the agency’s promotion and research plan. [Source]

Canadian Government Updates Cattle Compensation for Disease Control

The Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food has amended the Compensation for Destroyed Animals and Things Regulations to update the maximum compensation amounts for cattle destroyed due to disease risks. The changes reflect increased market values since the last update in 2015. The new maximum compensation is set at $16,500 for registered cattle and $10,000 for non-registered cattle. This adjustment aims to encourage early disease reporting and cooperation from cattle owners, which is crucial for effective disease control and minimizing economic impacts. The compensation is not intended to provide full economic recovery but to reflect the market value of the animals at the time of destruction. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) conducted a market analysis to determine these new amounts, considering factors like auction prices and export values. The amendment is expected to benefit cattle owners by aligning compensation with current market conditions, without imposing additional costs on the industry. The government will bear the increased compensation costs, which are unpredictable due to the nature of disease outbreaks. The amendment does not affect existing CFIA processes or service standards, and compensation is determined on a case-by-case basis. [Source]

Canada Extends Duty-Free Imports for Ukrainian Goods Until 2026

The Canadian government has extended the Ukraine Goods Remission Order, allowing for the remission of customs duties on Ukrainian goods imported into Canada until June 9, 2026. This extension aims to support Ukraine’s economy, which has been significantly impacted by the ongoing conflict with Russia. The order excludes over-access supply-managed products and duties under the Special Import Measures Act to protect domestic industries. Since its inception, the order has resulted in approximately $8.5 million in remitted customs duties. The extension is intended to encourage increased exports from Ukraine to Canada, providing economic support to Ukraine. The order simplifies administrative processes for importers, offering cost savings and reducing the burden of proof for duty relief. The Canadian government will continue to monitor imports and engage with stakeholders, ensuring compliance through the Canada Border Services Agency. The order aligns with similar measures by international allies, although the U.S. has recently imposed additional tariffs on Ukrainian goods. [Source]

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