Question Period Note: CANADIAN DAIRY COMMISSION’S 2025-26 MAIN ESTIMATES

Q1 – Why has the 2025-26 Main Estimates increased when compared to the previous year? Q2 – What are the sources of funding from the dairy industry and other sources? Q3 – How does the CDC support the Canadian dairy industry?

R.1 - The $0.1 million increase in these Main Estimates compared to last year’s is entirely explained by economic increases relating to collective agreements. R.2 - Funding from the industry is from the following sources:
o dairy producers, through an annual fixed fee;
o the marketplace, through an annual fixed fee;
o profits from the CDC’s purchases and sales of butter in the context of national supply management; and
o Other cost recovery activities. R.3 - • The CDC plays a central facilitating role for the multi-billion-dollar Canadian dairy industry and offers a framework for the management of the industry as a whole.

• The CDC administers different programs that benefit Canadian farmers, food processors, and other players of the supply chain.
• In addition, to stimulate investments and growth in the use of Canadian milk and dairy ingredients in food processing, the CDC has developed and administers several industry programs.
• The CDC also administers programs for the industry on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and the CMSMC.

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• The Canadian Dairy Commission’s (CDC) Main Estimates for 2025-26 of $5.09 million are used solely for salaries and other administrative expenses under Vote 1 (Program Expenditures).

• These parliamentary appropriations, along with
$8.6 million in funding from the dairy industry and other sources, enable the CDC to support the Canadian dairy industry and its supply management system.