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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 Ministry of Agriculture and Food — Feedback on Farmed Animal Welfare Recommendations Report (PDF, 274.5KB)
BCFIRB outlines its feedback on the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food’s Advisory Committee’s Recommendations Report concerning farmed animal welfare. BCFIRB addresses two recommendations related to its roles and responsibilities, offering to share data and insights on animal seizure appeals and biosecurity efforts with the Ministry.
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Request: BCFIRB to Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries — Assistance with addressing animal activism and orderly marketing concerns (PDF, 139.5KB)
BCFIRB acknowledges concerns raised by livestock commodity boards about trespass by animal activists on farms. BCFIRB offers assistance to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries in addressing these issues, suggesting potential amendments to the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act.
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Reminder: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board — Legal and regulatory issues for proposed processing plant (PDF, 238.5KB)
BCFIRB reminds the BCMMB to address legal and regulatory issues before proceeding with commitments to a new milk concentrate processing plant. BCFIRB emphasizes the need to consult the Ministry of Agriculture to identify any legislative gaps and necessary statutory amendments.
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Submission: BCFIRB to Ministry of Agriculture — Canadian tariff rate quotas (TRQs) under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) (PDF, 188.3KB)
Supports BC’s call for fairer tariff rate quota distribution in dairy, poultry, and eggs under CPTPP, emphasizing benefits for BC producers and processors.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Red tape reduction proposal (PDF, 244.4KB)
BCFIRB declines to support BCEMB’s request that the Minister of Agriculture amend the British Columbia Egg Marketing Scheme to remove the requirement for BCFIRB’s prior approval of quota terms and conditions. BCFIRB emphasizes the need for continued oversight to ensure sound marketing policy and public interest considerations are met.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Administrative penalties under NPMA (PDF, 180.4KB)
BCFIRB outlines the need for a collaborative effort with boards, commissions and the Ministry of Agriculture to develop administrative penalty policies under the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act. BCFIRB requests feedback and participation in a working group to establish these policies, which require BCFIRB approval before implementation.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to Ministry of Agriculture — Amendments to NPMA and Poultry Disease Insurance (PDF, 270.0KB)
BCFIRB outlines considerations for proposed amendments to the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act, which would authorize boards to implement biosecurity programs, require mandatory insurance and assess penalties. BCFIRB provides procedural information and expectations for boards regarding the August 14, 2014 Order on poultry insurance.
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Letter: BCFIRB to Minister of Agriculture and Lands — Implementation and enforcement of mandatory biosecurity standards by commodity boards and commissions (PDF, 31.6KB)
BCFIRB informs the Minister of Agriculture and Lands about the progress and challenges in implementing mandatory biosecurity standards by commodity boards, emphasizing the need for supervisory approval and potential legal support.