AreaCanada
Commodity GroupMilk and dairy products
CommodityDairy products
Date14/11/2022
Policy CategoryProduction
Policy InstrumentGovernment support
DescriptionAgreed to provide CAD 1.7 billion (USD 1.3 billion) for dairy farmers, egg farmers and processors to compensate for the impacts of the market access commitments under the United States of AmericaCanadaMexico Agreement (USMCA) covering the supply-managed sectors. The dairy sector was allocated the highest compensation of CAD 1.2 billion (USD 903 million), spread over six years under the Dairy Direct Payment Program.
