Should Ontario Extend the Turkey Marketing Levy Until 2028?
Official title: Extending the Turkey Marketing Levy and Increasing the Production Levy
Turkey Farmers of Ontario want to keep collecting a federal marketing levy on turkey producers until 2028. The money funds "Think Turkey," a national ad campaign launched in 2020 to get Canadians eating more turkey. The industry says it needs the campaign to compete with growing imports.
Why This Matters
This one's mostly for turkey farmers and industry insiders. If you raise turkeys in Ontario, you're paying this levy. For everyone else? The campaign might influence turkey prices slightly, but the direct impact on your grocery bill is minimal.
What Could Change
The marketing levy would continue until December 31, 2028. Combined with a production levy increase, Ontario turkey farmers would pay about $1.1 million annually to fund the "Think Turkey" campaign. No new taxes or fees for consumers or the provincial government.
Key Issues
- Should the marketing levy collection be extended until 2028?
- Is the $1.1 million annual cost to industry justified by the campaign's benefits?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page.
- Submit your feedback using the comment form by the deadline.