Beef cattle levy sunset date extended by one year to June 30, 2027

Plain-language summary · AI-assisted · not legal advice

The provision that sets levy rates on Canadian beef cattle (and related imported beef products) has had its expiry date pushed back by one year. Previously, the core levy-charging sections were set to stop applying on June 30, 2026; they will now remain in effect until June 30, 2027. This affects anyone who pays or collects levies under this order — primarily Canadian beef cattle producers and importers of beef products covered by the levy schedule. No levy rates or other terms have changed; only the sunset date has been extended. Those collecting or remitting levies should update their compliance timelines accordingly.

Who this affects: beef cattle producers · importers of beef and beef products · levy collectors and remitters · agri-food compliance teams