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Correspondence: BCFIRB to B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission – Continued reporting on hatchery agency designation (PDF, 257.2KB)
BCFIRB acknowledges the Commission’s December 1, 2025 progress report following the interim designation of certain hatcheries as agencies. BCFIRB encourages continued reporting and engagement with hatcheries on licensing, marketable egg definitions, hatchery margins, cost of production, and related sector issues.
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCBHEC – Direction to continue reporting on hatching egg sector issues (PDF, 195.7KB)
BCFIRB acknowledges the B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission’s (BCBHEC) report on negotiations with the B.C. Egg Hatchery Association regarding margins and reporting systems, and directs the BCBHEC to provide a further update by December 1, 2025.
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Letter: BCFIRB to Ministry of Agriculture and Food — Recommendation to review the 2004 Regulated Marketing Economic Policy (PDF, 454.4KB)
BCFIRB formally recommends the Ministry of Agriculture and Food review the 2004 Regulated Marketing Economic Policy, citing new challenges like biosecurity, climate change, and food security.
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Letter: BCFIRB to Minister of Agriculture and Food — Avian influenza biosecurity oversight (PDF, 152.0KB)
BCFIRB updates Minister on directives to commodity boards ensuring AMPs, compliance, and annual reporting on biosecurity enforcement; requests inclusion in AI Prevention Partnership discussions.
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Response: BCFIRB to BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission – Interim designation of hatcheries as agencies (PDF, 165.3KB)
BCFIRB acknowledged progress on sector issues, including egg definition, hatchery margin, and vaccination costs, and directed the BCBHEC to continue working with BCEHA and report back by September 15, 2025.
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Approval: BCFIRB to BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission – Approval of election rules for digital voting (PDF, 223.5KB)
BCFIRB approves updated election rules, adopting digital-only voting and clarifying provisions, following producer consultation.
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Interim decision: BCFIRB to BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission – Hatchery agency designation (PDF, 194.4KB)
BCFIRB lifts affidavit requirement for hatcheries, directs BCBHEC to resolve sector issues and report back by April 15, 2025.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission — Interim decision on hatchery designated agency designation (PDF, 174.3KB)
BCFIRB outlines the need for the BCBHEC to provide input on the impact of hatcheries acquiring 2025 licenses on the interim order requiring affidavits. The Commission must respond by January 28, 2025, before BCFIRB decides on further supervisory actions.
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Directive: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions – 2024 PARP Template and Reporting Guide (PDF, 303.3KB)
BCFIRB launches the 2024 Public Accountability and Reporting Program reporting cycle, shares submission deadlines, and provides the 2024 PARP template and reporting guide, including a summary of reporting changes and additions for 2024.
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Confirmation: BCFIRB to B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission — Clarification on affidavit process and response timeline (PDF, 173.7KB)
BCFIRB confirms the process for handling affidavits from hatcheries, stating that once received, these will be provided to the BCBHEC. BCBHEC will have until January 27, 2025, to respond. BCFIRB will then assess further supervisory actions needed for the broiler hatching egg sector.