The Total Quota is the national milk production target for Canada. On behalf of the industry, the Canadian Dairy Commission calculates the Total Quota on a monthly basis, according to a method set by the Canadian Milk Supply Management Committee. This target is expressed in kilograms of butterfat, and is monitored on an ongoing basis and adjusted as needed to reflect variations in supply and demand. The national quota is allocated among regional pools.
Annual reports provide information on the Canadian Dairy Commission’s tangible achievements in terms of plans, priorities, and anticipated outcomes, as stated in the corresponding business plan summary. Annual reports a tabled in Parliament each fall.
Announcements made by the Canadian Dairy Commission or its representatives.
Access reports to see the Commission's objectives and expected performance for a five-year period. Corporate Plan Summaries are tabled in Parliament each spring.
Corporate plan summaries provide information on the objectives and performance forecast for a five-year period. They describe the programs and services that the Canadian Dairy Commission delivers to meet the commitments set out in its terms of reference and achieve the government’s priorities. The Commission tables the Corporate Plan Summary in Parliament every spring.
Milk, an intricate combination of hundreds of different substances, is the principal product of the dairy industry. It is rich in nutrients and is considered one of nature's perfect foods.
Milk and milk products have been explored and analyzed more than most foods. From food technology to human nutrition, the science of milk combines conventional practices with modern techniques.
The Privacy Act protects the privacy of individuals with respect their personal information held by government institutions and provides individuals with the right to access that information.
This webpage contains the Annual Reports of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to Parliament on the administration of the Privacy Act.
