The Canadian Dairy Commission is a Crown corporation which was established in 1966 with the mandate of coordinating federal and provincial dairy policies and creating a control mechanism for milk production which would help stabilize revenues and avoid costly surpluses. The CDC plays a key role as facilitator and stakeholder in the various forums that influence dairy policy in |
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In its role as facilitator and administrator, the CDC manages several programs. The Special Milk Class Permit Program sets the price of milk according to its end use in order to allow processors and further processors to remain competitive. Through its Domestic Seasonality Programs, the CDC collaborates with the private sector to ensure a balance between the seasonal supply of dairy products and domestic demand. The Domestic Dairy Product Innovation Program complements the national supply management system by making milk available for the creation of innovative products for the Canadian consumer. Finally, through its new Dairy Marketing Program, the CDC aims to raise awareness of Canadian dairy products and ingredients and to promote their uses. |
Last Updated: 2005-08-23