Since the avian flu outbreak in 2022, over 168 million birds have been culled in the US, leading to unprecedented egg price hikes. Meanwhile, Canadian farmers have lost 14.4 million birds, yet their egg prices remain stable due to a long-standing supply management system. This system, deemed crucial for economic stability, faces ongoing debate about its effectiveness. Political consensus supports its maintenance even during heightened global trade tensions, with experts warning that current trade disputes could threaten these protective measures.
More than 168 million birds have been lost or culled since the latest strain of avian flu hit US farms in 2022, significantly impacting egg prices to historic highs in America.
Canadian farmers lost 14.4 million birds to avian flu, but thanks to a long-standing supply management system, egg prices remain stable at around $5 per dozen.
Supply management policies in Canada, established over fifty years ago, provide a buffer against market volatility and are viewed as crucial for economic sovereignty.
Despite criticism, Canadian political parties largely agree on maintaining supply management as a vital economic protection amidst ongoing global trade negotiations.
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