2023 Tap Allocation
7 Million New Taps
In May 2023, Québec Maple Syrup Producers (QMSP) announced the issuance of 7 million taps, to be installed by April 1, 2026.
Applications must meet the following conditions, regardless of whether the taps are to be installed on private or public forestlands:
Deadline for applications are as follows:
- Private forest — September 15, 2023
- Public forest — October 15, 2023
2023 – Application and Draw Dates for Start-Up and Expansion Projects.
Do you have a question about the application process?
Go to the Frequently Asked Questions section.
It has more than 40 questions and answers dealing with start-up and expansion projects, eligibility requirements, tap allocations, how to apply, what documentation you’ll need, and more.
Go to Frequently Asked Questions (in french only)
The decision of whether to increase the overall quota level is made each year for the following marketing year. QMSP takes the following elements into consideration:
- The current overall quota
- The Sales Agency’s sales and projections
- The level of the Strategic Reserve
- An actuarial evaluation of stock level to ensure constant market supply and fair prices
- The current marketing year’s yield
- The number of previously allocated taps in actual production
- Inventory levels of authorized buyers
- The recommendation of the Conseil de l’industrie de l’érable.
Notice of this decision must be published on the QMSP website (ppaq.ca) no later than July 1. It must also be sent to all producers registered in accordance with the Règlement sur le fichier des producteurs under the Plan conjoint des producteurs acéricoles du Québec (chapter M-35.1, r. 16).
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