Industry: Chicken
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Dismissal: BCCGA v BCCMB – Dismissal Order
An appeal with respect to the November 19, 2021 Mainstream Pricing Order for Period A-173 Pricing Order #164 and the November 24, 2021, Exceptional Circumstances Decision.
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Dismissal: PPPABC (x6) v BCCMB – Dismissal Order
Withdrawal of six appeals from the Primary Poultry Processors Association of BC (PPPABC), challenging consecutive pricing orders issued by the BC Chicken Marketing Board for periods A-169 through A-174.
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Directive: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions – 2024 PARP Template and Reporting Guide
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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Decision: Whitta Farm et al v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BC Chicken Marketing Board’s decision to discontinue ferry freight assistance to Vancouver Island commercial growers as a condition of incentive quota.
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Preliminary decision: G. Wool & Sons Farm v. Outlander Poultry Farms Ltd.
Complaint related to barn clean out timing, incinerator exhaust and odour, dust and noise from fans, and feed delivery timing at a poultry farm in Langley. The complaint was not referred to a hearing.
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Decision: Whitta Farm et al. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of Chicken Board’s discontinuance of ferry freight assistance tied to incentive quota. Full reasons for decision issued, addressing history of freight assistance and sound marketing policy considerations.
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Decision: Washtock v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board
BCFIRB dismisses the appeal for an extension to file against the BCCMB’s decision denying additional time for NEP quota production. The appeal was filed beyond the 30-day limit, with no special circumstances justifying the delay.
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Decision: Vaneck v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to deny a permit to grow chicken. The appellant argued he should be treated as a separate legal entity and that the decision hindered innovation and market development. The decision was related to the BCCMB’s General Orders, specifically Part 50.
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Decision: Supervisory review of the Vancouver Island chicken industry
BCFIRB conducted a supervisory review of the Vancouver Island chicken industry to assess the feasibility of supporting a new processing plant proposed by Island Pride Poultry Processors Ltd. The review concluded that regulatory support for the plant is not justified due to economic challenges and the lack of a compelling long-term plan.
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Decision: Vanmar Poultry Ltd. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of the BCCMB’s decision to reduce production allotment for late levy payment. During appeal, BCCMB agreed to reverse the reduction and grant all requested remedies. Vanmar sought costs, but BCFIRB found the dispute had been settled and declined to award costs.