In 2021, Canada witnessed unprecedented record prices for lamb, with heavy, ready-for-slaughter lambs reaching $2.75 per pound and feeder lambs peaking at $3.60 per pound in February. This surge in prices was attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to increased home cooking and a shift in consumer preferences towards meat, especially lamb. The demand peaked in the spring and summer of the previous year, with ethnic groups and young consumers contributing to the surge. A scarcity of lambs in September further escalated the prices. Despite concerns about a potential shortage in the future, as most new lambs are not ready for market until late summer or fall, the lamb production in Canada is expected to remain stable in 2021 due to farmers culling a higher percentage of their herds to capitalize on the high prices. However, there is an ongoing call for more Canadian sheep producers to meet the country's demand, which is currently met by 60% from imports, as Canada only produces 40% of its consumed lamb.