For more complete information on the provincial marketing boards, please contact them directly.

The Canadian dairy industry is composed of many stakeholders. To ensure smooth operation of Canada’s dairy sector, the Commission works closely with industry organizations, including:

• the Dairy Farmers of Canada
• the Dairy Processors Association of Canada
• Restaurants Canada
• Consumers' Association of Canada

The Canadian Dairy Commission offers a variety of exciting careers in a number of disciplines. Visit the Mission, mandate and values or What We Do sections to learn more about the Commission’s mandate and work.

Past Events

January 27, 2022 - Virtual event
Annual Public Meeting of the Canadian Dairy Commission

January 29, 2021 - Virtual event
Annual Public Meeting of the Canadian Dairy Commission

Have you ever wondered what causes water/moisture to form on the surface of butter? Or why it's difficult to melt mozzarella that was previously frozen? The answers to these questions, and many others, are in this section.

Perhaps one of the following topics is just the one you are looking for:

Scroll through these studies to find information on the costs associated with milk production in Canada. The studies are published each year.

For more information on how the annual Cost of Production survey is conducted and how it impacts the annual price adjustments, please consult the Process for the Annual Cost of Production Survey and Pricing Milk at the Farm Level.

Canadian Dairy Commission programs vitalize Canada’s dairy industry

As lead facilitator and administrator, the Commission undertakes several activities and administers several programs on behalf of the industry. The Commission works in close cooperation with provincial authorities and sector representatives to deliver programs that address its main responsibilities.