The Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) is committed to promoting growth and innovation in the manufacture and use of dairy products and components.
Federal funding initiatives administered by the Canadian Dairy Commission
Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund (DIIF)
The Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund is designed to help the sector modernize, replace, and increase solids non-fat processing capacity and minimize non marketed skim milk. Support will also target innovative investments that increase the value of solids non-fat.
The CDC administers the Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund on behalf of Agriculture Canada.
Innovation programs administered by the Canadian Dairy Commission
The Canadian Dairy Commission has a long-standing commitment to supporting projects that align with its strategic objectives and promote innovation in the Canadian dairy sector.
Targeted Investment Fund (TIF)
The TIF supports short-term funding initiatives that address clearly defined objectives while remaining aligned with both industry priorities and CDC's overarching strategic direction. These initiatives respond to issues raised by stakeholders through direct engagement or identified during CDC's strategic planning process, ensuring a timely and strategic funding.
Dairy Innovation Program (DIP)
The Dairy Innovation Program was created to provide access to additional milk volume and encourage product development to help grow the market for Canadian milk and milk products.
Programs offered by the industry
Milk Classes 1(c) and 4(c) program
The Eastern Milk Pool and Western Milk Pool administer milk classes 1(c) and 4(c) which are designed to promote innovation in dairy products.
Market Growth Program (MGP)
The Market Growth Program, developed by milk marketing boards with facilitation from the Canadian Dairy Commission on behalf of the Canadian Milk Supply Management Committee, will help support and accelerate projects that aim to increase processing capacity for all milk components in Canada, support market growth, or process milk in regions with significant skim milk processing deficiencies.