The Canadian Milk Supply Management Committee
The Canadian Dairy Commission chairs and supports the Canadian Milk Supply Management Committee (CMSMC) and its secretariat. The Committee serves as the key national body for policy development and discussions respecting the dairy production and processing sectors.
The Committee meets four times yearly to examine the main production, economic and marketing factors affecting the dairy industry, including:
Farmgate milk prices and other charges to be increased
OTTAWA, November 1, 2019
In October 2019, the Canadian Dairy Commission conducted a review of Canadian farmgate milk prices and various other costs used in administering the supply management system. The changes made following this review will take effect on February 1, 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions - Regulations
Dairy Products Marketing Regulations
1. What is the purpose of this regulation?
The Dairy Products Marketing Regulations under the Canadian Dairy Commission Act set out the requirement for calculating the federal quota that each provincial board will have to allot each year and authorize the CDC to set levies and charges for the marketing of a dairy product in interprovincial and export trade.
Supply management and the dairy industry
Information on Supply Management and the Dairy Industry
Supply management in the dairy industry
In a supply management system, demand is forecast by means of calculations, and production signals are sent out to producers based on the demand forecasts that are obtained this way.
Requests completed under the Access to Information Act, January 2017
Access to information requests completed, January 2017
Politique sur l'interprétation de la réglementation
Objectif
Le présent document définit les engagements, les pratiques et les outils dont se sert la Commission canadienne du lait pour fournir aux Canadiens et aux entreprises des renseignements et de l’orientation au sujet des obligations réglementaires qui doivent être respectées. Il énonce également les conditions régissant les réponses écrites aux questions posées.Contexte de l’organisation
La Commission est responsable des instruments réglementaires aux termes de la Loi sur la Commission canadienne du lait.The Canadian Dairy Commission's Policy on Providing Guidance on Regulatory Requirements
This policy outlines the Canadian Dairy Commission’s approach to helping regulated parties understand their regulatory obligations.
Travel and hospitality expense reports
In the Canadian Dairy Commission’s normal course of business, the CEO, Chair and Commissioner are required to travel to various locations for operational activities, to engage with stakeholders and for internal governance.