The Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) annually reviews and establishes support prices for butter. Support prices are the prices at which the CDC purchases and sells butter within the framework of its various programs. The CDC ceased purchasing skim milk powder in 2017.
OTTAWA, December 24, 2020
The Canadian Dairy Commission, in consultation with industry stakeholders, is considering an update to the 4(m) milk class to allow dairy processors to obtain the 4(m) permit price for the buttermilk incorporated in the manufacture of skim milk powder sold for animal feed. A further change under consideration is for liquid buttermilk for animal feed to be included as an eligible permit product in the 4(m) milk class up to the established limit.
OTTAWA, February 1st, 2021
Effective February 1, 2021, the 4(m) milk class is updated to allow dairy processors to obtain the 4(m) permit price for the buttermilk incorporated in the manufacture of skim milk powder sold for animal feed and to include liquid buttermilk for animal feed as an eligible permit product in the 4(m) milk class up to the established limit.
Reporting period: January 2021
Reporting period: February 2021
The Canadian Dairy Commission held its Annual Public Meeting on January 29, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting was held virtually. The recordings below are of the main speakers at the event.
Minister's Address
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
Chair's Report
Bob Ingratta, Chairperson
