Thanks to supply management, dairy farmers in Canada are paid what it costs to produce milk.

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The Candian Dairy Commission’s mandate is to provide efficient producers of milk and cream with the opportunity to obtain a fair return for their labour and investment, and to provide consumers with a continuous and adequate supply of high quality dairy products.

Dairy processors earn a profit margin for them to remain in the business of processing raw milk into products for human consumption. Retailers also earn a margin so that they remain business as well.

Although the retail price is set by the retailer, through supply management, our milk marketing system in Canada, farmers can expect a predictable and stable income, which is served up subsidy free.