Sylvain Charlebois: Canada Chooses to Dump Milk Rather Than Lower Prices In November 2025, Canada’s supply management system led to the destruction of millions of litres of milk in Ontario. This deliberate disposal occurred despite high grocery prices and record demand at food banks. The value of the destroyed milk, including butterfat, amounted to approximately $18 million, all disposed of without public knowledge.

• In November 2025, millions of litres of milk were deliberately destroyed in Ontario, Canada.
• This occurred under the country’s supply management system.
• The destruction happened while grocery prices remained high and food banks reported record demand.
• The value of the destroyed milk was estimated at around $18 million at retail prices.
• The butterfat alone was worth roughly $10 million.