Canada’s system of supply management keeps eggs fresh and local
Behind every egg on your table is a Canadian farmer. Through the system of supply management, more than 1,200 egg farmers and family farms work together to keep eggs fresh, local and reliable.
This work supports thousands of jobs, strengthens communities and helps support Canada’s food security.
9 in 10 Canadians say they want the eggs they buy to come from Canada 1
Supply management makes this possible by matching the supply of eggs with the needs of Canadians.
- It manages the production of eggs, poultry and dairy in Canada.
- It is led by Canadian farmers who follow a consistent set of rules.
- It upholds Canada’s rigorous standards for food safety and animal care.
- It ensures farmers receive a fair return for their work, helping them reinvest in their farms and communities.
The impact of Canadian egg farming
What it means for Canadians
For your table
Farmers deliver fresh, local eggs Canadians can count on.
For your community
Egg farming creates jobs and strengthens rural economies across the country.
For your future
Supply management supports Canada’s food security for generations to come.
Learn more
Find out more about how supply management supports Canadian farmers, families and communities by reading our supply management 101 article.
1 Abacus Data. (2023). 9 in 10 Canadians Say It’s Important to Them that the Dairy, Eggs, Chicken and Turkey They Buy Come From Canada [Survey data]. abacusdata.ca
² Egg Farmers of Canada (2024). 2024 Annual Report. eggfarmers.ca
3,4 Kevin Grier Market Analysis and Consulting Inc. (2024). The 2023 economic impact of dairy, poultry and egg sectors in Canada.