The “Regulations Amending the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency Quota Regulations, 1986: SOR/2024-171” were issued under the authority of the Farm Products Agencies Act and published in the Canada Gazette on August 29, 2024. These amendments address the need to adjust and regulate federal quotas for egg production across Canada for the period between December 31, 2023, and December 28, 2024. The regulations are set to come into effect on September 8, 2024.

The Canadian Egg Marketing Agency (CEMA) was established under the Farm Products Agencies Act, with its main function being to implement marketing plans that ensure the fair distribution and sale of eggs in Canada. CEMA operates under the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency Proclamation, aligning with its mandate and the regulations of the Farm Products Agencies Act. Part of CEMA’s responsibility includes adjusting egg production quotas to meet national demand while maintaining market stability. The amendments to the 1986 quota regulations fall under CEMA’s authority and have been reviewed and approved by the National Farm Products Council. The council determined that these amendments were necessary for effective implementation of the marketing plan.

The key aspect of the amendments is the revision of Schedule 1 of the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency Quota Regulations, 1986. This schedule outlines the federal quotas for each province and territory, specifying how many dozens of eggs they are allowed to produce and market. These quotas are crucial for managing the supply of eggs, ensuring production aligns with consumer demand, and stabilizing prices across the country.

The federal quotas allocated to each province for this period are as follows: Ontario is allotted 301,045,335 dozens of eggs, Quebec 171,352,370, Nova Scotia 25,714,547, New Brunswick 16,123,121, Manitoba 75,107,927, British Columbia 104,161,441, Prince Edward Island 4,267,260, Saskatchewan 38,381,905, Alberta 88,536,480, Newfoundland and Labrador 11,503,872, and the Northwest Territories 3,757,213. These quotas apply to the federal marketing system under the supply management framework, which controls the number of eggs producers in each region can produce. The allocation of quotas is determined by factors such as historical production levels, regional demand, and overall market conditions.

The primary goal of the amendment is to ensure that egg production in Canada remains balanced with market demand, preventing overproduction or shortages. By setting provincial quotas, CEMA can regulate egg supply, ensuring stable prices for consumers while providing fair compensation to producers.

The National Farm Products Council approved these quotas to ensure egg production meets market needs and supports the supply management system that is central to Canada’s agricultural policy for eggs. The amendments, which take effect on September 8, 2024, are critical for ensuring the continued regulation and stability of egg production in Canada.

Canada (SOR/2024-171) September 11, 2024