It said demand for chicken continues to be strong. This is supported by competing meat prices, steady per capita consumption and overall positive economic indicators.
The six-week production period is from June 28 to Aug. 22 which is a period when demand has been traditionally strong.
For the first time in years, Ontario’s allocation at 5.8 per cent is less than the national increase.
The Chicken Farmers of Ontario marketing board said the decline came because the province’s population has not increased.
There were strong increases when Ottawa granted tens of thousands of student visas and temporary foreign worker permits.
Both were cut sharply near the end of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s term in office.
