Can I sell quota to make room for the increased utilization?

Answer: Yes, because the increase is utilization and not growth quota you can currently sell your quota to make room.

Some considerations for this option:
a)  Transfer assessments are still in place as the Commission awaits approval of its Quota Policy Review Decision of May 1, 2026.
b)  Utilization may move up or down with the required allocation across Canada.
c)  All potential quota sales must be posted to an industry Quota Billboard (above).  Your name, phone number or email, the amount of quota for sale and your placement dates must be included.  The quota must be posted for a minimum of 14 days.
d)  Unplaceable hens will expire annually and are not eligible to be carried over into the following year.
e)  All sales are subject to the Quota Transfer Checklist and the appropriate production planning conducted by Commission staff.

Note that the Board made the decision that it will issue growth quota on July 1, 2028. The eligibility criterion that a Producer cannot have sold quota in the 12 months preceding the growth quota issuance remains in place (see the Quota Policy Review Decision).