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.

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Scroll through these studies to find information on the costs associated with milk production in Canada.

The studies are published each year.

Below is the national milk production target (total quota) for 2021.

The Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) is committed to promoting growth and innovation in the manufacture and use of dairy products and components. Our Dairy Marketing Program provides support to both dairy product manufacturers and food processors. It facilitates access to the technical support and expertise required to develop new and innovative dairy and finished food products to bring them to market. Our valued partnerships with food science centres, universities, and industry associations help to reinforce our commitment to the 3 I's:

The price dairy farmers receive for the milk they produce is set in the 10 Canadian provinces. This price varies and depends on how the milk will be used. For example, milk sold to make cheese has a different price than milk sold to make butter.

Milk includes three components, and each has its own price. These three components are: