Canadian Dairy Commission

2026 increase to farmgate milk price aligned with inflation.
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Adjustment to the Support Price for Butter and Carrying charges on February 1, 2026.
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The Canadian Dairy Commission congratulates Jennifer Hayes on her reappointment as Chairperson of our organization.
Her continued leadership is a source of inspiration for the dairy sector across Canada.
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The Canadian Dairy Commission is looking for an organization that can represent the consumer’s voice during its consultations on the farmgate price of milk.

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On October 6th, the CDC announced the results of the Cost of Production, the National Pricing Formula (NFP), and the Exceptional Circumstances.
No requests were received, so the NFP will be used to determine the farmgate milk price. More info: rb.gy/6f4n4f

The August 2025 #MarketUpdate is now available.

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The 2024 results of the Cost of Production, the National Pricing Formula and the Exceptional Circumstances are now available.

Stakeholders have until October 14, 2025, at 11 a.m. to invoke the exceptional circumstances mechanism.

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The CDC carries out the COP survey annually to measure the on-farm cost of producing a hectolitre of milk (100 litres).

The indexed cost of production (iCOP) figures are used to set milk prices. The Cost of Production Survey for 2024 is now available: www.cdc-ccl.ca/en/node/643

The July 2025 #MarketUpdate is now available.

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The CDC is responsible for the monthly calculation of:
Total Requirements, Total Quota and Continuous Quota.

These calculations allow milk pools to send signals to producers to ensure that production does not deviate from demand.

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Canadian dairy farmers are paid for the components found in the milk and not for the volume of milk delivered.

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🌟 The CDC plays a vital role in keeping Canada’s dairy sector strong and stable! 🥛🧈🧀

By upholding the principles of farmgate milk pricing and managed production, it ensures fairness, sustainability, and consistency across the industry.

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Canada’s dairy industry is built on strong national collaboration! 🧀🥛

🤝 The P10 Pooling Committee ensures decisions benefit dairy producers across the country. It reports directly to the CMSMC.

💡 A great example of cooperation for 100% Canadian milk!

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🧀 Did you know Canada’s dairy supply management is built on national collaboration?

At the centre of it all is the Canadian Milk Supply Management Committee, ensuring balance between production, consumer needs, and market stability.

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The price that producers get for their milk is regulated and varies depending on the end use of the milk.

Provincial milk marketing boards allocate production targets to their respective dairy farmers.

Learn more with CDC's online orientation modules: rb.gy/7wccf0

The Canadian Dairy Commission wishes a happy Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day to all Canadian Francophones and Francophiles across the country.

The April 2025 #MarketUpdate is now available.

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Curious about how the Canadian dairy industry works?
Already part of the sector and want to deepen your knowledge? 🧠

Explore every aspect of this vital industry — from supply management to the national pricing formula, and much more. 🥛

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🧀 Happy National Cheese Day, Canada! 🧀

🎉 Did you know? The CDC plays a key role in supporting our dairy industry that helps bring your favorite cheeses to life.

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