THE BROILER HATCHING EGG SECTOR IS A HIGHLY SPECIALIZED INDUSTRY THAT IS AT THE FOUNDATION OF CANADA'S CHICKEN INDUSTRY
In 2024, British Columbia produced over 9,529,000 dozen broiler hatching eggs valued at an estimated $70.7 million. That contributed to the 266.3 million kilograms (live weight) of chicken produced for consumption in our province.
British Columbia is the third largest hatching egg producing province supplying approximately 15% of the Canadian market share.
The hatching egg producers throughout the province boast family owned farms and practice strict protocols for safe, healthy, happy birds.
2026 January Newsletter
Date: 9 January 2026
Industry information (New Year Greetings from BCBHEC, Request for Stakeholder Feedback – 2025 Strategic Plan Initiatives, BCBHEC Welcomes New Chair, Kevin Klippenstein, Message from Former Chair, Bill Vanderspek, Production Coordinator Update – Welcome Back, Riesa Kyne, Extreme Weather Preparedness Funding – Applications Still Open, Save the Date – 2026 BC Poultry Conference March 12-13, 2026, BCBHEPA Board News – Recruitment:); Pricing; Production, Placement Date / Number Changes, Under- or Over-Placement Communications, Quota Billboard Reminder; On-Farm (Biosecurity Status: RED, HPAI Zoning Update, Processing Obligations Reminder, Producer Recruitment Letter – Salmonella & HPAI Research Project, Employee Hiring Screening, Audit Program Reminder) Thank you.
Amending Order 42 - A200 Pricing
Date: 23 December 2025
Tags: pricing
Subsection 3(1) of this amending order comes into effect on January 1, 2026. Subsection 1(2) of this amending order comes into effect on January 11, 2026. Subsections 1(1) and 2(1) of this amending order come into effect on February 1, 2026.
Request For Stakeholder Feedback – 2025 Strategic Plan Initiatives
Date: 22 December 2025
Over the past year, the Commission has advanced key priorities to strengthen the sector, support producers, and ensure long-term sustainability across the hatching egg industry. The attached draft documents reflect this work and outline both strategic direction and operational focus. The following documents are provided for your review: Executive Summary Regulatory Enhancements – Quota Policy Review (SP 1.2) Regulatory Enhancements – New Producer Program (SP 1.3) Regional Diversification (SP 3) As we move toward implementation, the Commission welcomes stakeholder input to ensure these initiatives are practical, informed, and aligned with industry needs. Please submit any comments or feedback by January 31, 2026.
BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission Welcomes New Chair, Kevin Klippenstein
Date: 9 December 2025
Dear Industry Colleagues, I am honored to begin serving as the Chair of the BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission for the next eight months, effective December 21, 2025 to August 30, 2026. I have accepted this appointment by the Order In Council of BC.
The benefits of managed supply of the hatching egg industry are highlighted in its stability and strategies deployed for AI, supply and demand, and over the health of the public and poultry production.