The Canadian Dairy Commission provides leadership to enhance the vitality of Canada's dairy industry for the benefit of Canadians.
The Journey of Milk in Canada
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From the farm to the supermarket
From moo to you—discover the steps milk takes to reach your home.
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Dairy Industry Orientation Modules
The Canadian Dairy Commission offers this online orientation session to anyone with a genuine interest in the workings of the Canadian milk supply management system.
Latest news
- Results of the cost of production survey, National Pricing Formula, and exceptional circumstances (October 8th, 2026)
- Cost of Production Survey for 2025 (October 8th, 2026)
- Frequently Asked Questions on the Price of Milk (October 8th, 2026)
- Meeting notice - Annual public meeting of the Canadian Dairy Commission (January 15th, 2026)
- 2024-2025 Annual Report
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Everything you need to know about the Canadian dairy industry
The information featured on this page is meant to give you a basic understanding of the Canadian dairy industry.
Milk Ingredients Reporting System (MIRS)
Online reporting system for the purchase and sale by further processors and distributors registered in the Special Milk Class Permit Program (SMCPP).
Permit search
The SMCPP Permit Info Tool allows you to enter a permit number to view a listing of the eligible dairy ingredients assigned to that permit.
Member login
Login to your account.
Restaurants Class 3(d)
Information and application form for Class 3(d) for mozzarella cheese for the use of Canadian mozzarella cheese by restaurants that prepare and cook pizza on site.
Special Milk Class Permit Program (SMCPP)
Provides eligible further processors and animal feed manufacturers with the means to access Canadian manufactured dairy ingredients at competitive prices.
Programs supporting innovation and investment
Learn about the programs that provide support to both dairy product manufacturers and food processors.
Programs for dairy ingredient users
Dairy ingredient users can find the information they need to develop and market new dairy products, ingredients and food products.
Cost of production surveys
Review these surveys to find information on the costs associated with milk production in Canada.
Dairy Industry Orientation Modules
These modules are for everyone interested in learning about the Canadian Dairy Industry.
Accessibility
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Fact sheets about the Canadian Dairy Commission and the Canadian dairy industry
These fact sheets provide facts and statistics about the Canadian Dairy Commission and the Canadian dairy industry. The fact sheets can also be downloaded for quick consultation.
Pricing Announcements
Press releases announcing farm gate milk prices from 2002-2022.
Contact us
- General inquiries: 1-866-366-0676 or cdc-ccl@cdc-ccl.gc.ca
- Media inquiries:
philippe.charlebois@cdc-ccl.gc.ca - Special Milk Class Permit Program (SMCPP): applications.demandes@cdc-ccl.gc.ca
- Restaurants Class 3(d): info.mozzarella@cdc-ccl.gc.ca
- Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund: diif-fiisl@cdc-ccl.gc.ca