This page lists appeals and complaints that the B.C. Farm Industry Review Board (BCFIRB) is currently considering. If you’re looking for an appeal or complaint that BCFIRB has already decided, browse or search decisions instead.
Animal custody appeals
Appeals of animal seizures and associated costs under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (PCAA).
| Title | Date filed | Issue(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| No active appeals | – | – | – |
Farm practices complaints
Complaints about farm businesses under the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act (FPPA).
| Title | Date filed | Issue(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | |||
| F2513 S v FGO | 2025-11-07 | Noise and dust | Initial stages |
| F2512 R v MH | 2025-10-28 | Bee swarming | Initial stages |
| F2514 L v M | 2025-10-28 | Noise and odour | Initial stages |
| F2511 C v GPSH | 2025-09-16 | Runoff water | Pending site visit |
| F2510 A v CFF | 2025-09-05 | Noise | Pending site visit |
| F2509 dV v M15F | 2025-08-12 | Noise | Pending site visit |
| F2508 H v G | 2025-08-05 | Noise | Pending site visit |
| F2507 G v PBF | 2025-08-05 | Waste management, Excess runoff water | Pending site visit |
| F2506 NBK v CRW | 2025-07-22 | Noise | Site visit |
| F2505 K v SFF | 2025-05-01 | Noise | Alt. Dispute Resolution |
| F2504 J v GF | 2025-03-26 | Noise and runoff water | Adjourned |
| F2502 B v B | 2025-02-18 | Waste management, pest management | Site visit |
| F2501 P v PPC | 2025-01-28 | Noise | Adjourned |
| 2024 | |||
| F2402 R v GVF | 2024-07-11 | Odour, waste management, pest management | Site visit |
| 2023 | |||
| F2307 S v B | 2023-10-05 | Noise | Pre-hearing |
| F2306 C v B | 2023-09-19 | Noise | Pre-hearing |
| F2305 M v B | 2023-09-05 | Noise | Pre-hearing |
Regulated marketing appeals
Appeals of regulated marketing board and commission decisions under the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act (NPMA).
| Title | Date filed | Issue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | |||
| N2503 RSF v BCVMC | 2025-09-19 | Agency designation | Pending hearing |
| N2501 GGFI/WS v BCVMC | 2025-02-07 | Agency designation | Deferred |
| 2022 | |||
| N2211 MLG v BCVMC | 2022-02-18 | Agency designation | Transfer to supervisory |
| N2214 PPPABC v BCCMB | 2022-02-16 | Pricing order | Transfer to supervisory |
| N2213 UF v BCVMC | 2022-02-11 | Agency designation | Transfer to supervisory |
| N2212 MB v BCVMC | 2022-02-11 | Agency designation | Transfer to supervisory |
| N2210 CVG v BCVMC | 2022-02-11 | Agency designation | Transfer to supervisory |
| N2209 CVG v BCVMC | 2022-02-11 | Agency designation | Transfer to supervisory |
| N2208 GDF v BCVMC | 2022-02-08 | Agency designation | Transfer to supervisory |
| N2207 PF v BCVMC | 2022-02-08 | Agency designation | Transfer to supervisory |
| N2206 WV v BCVMC | 2022-02-08 | Agency designation | Transfer to supervisory |
| N2205 VF v BCVMC | 2022-02-03 | Agency designation | Transfer to supervisory |
| N2204 SP v BCVMC | 2022-02-02 | Agency designation | Transfer to supervisory |
| N2203 AF v BCVMC | 2022-02-01 | Agency designation | Transfer to supervisory |
| N2202 GW v BCVMC | 2022-01-28 | Agency designation | Transfer to supervisory |
| 2021 | |||
| N2109 PPPABC v BCCMB | 2021-12-17 | Pricing order | Transfer to supervisory |
| N2108 BCCGA v BCCMB | 2021-12-15 | Pricing order | Transfer to supervisory |
| N2106 PPPABC v BCCMB | 2021-10-25 | Pricing order | Transfer to supervisory |
| N2105 PPPABC v BCCMB | 2021-08-25 | Pricing order | Transfer to supervisory |
| N2104 PPPABC v BCCMB | 2021-06-24 | Pricing order | Transfer to supervisory |
| N2103 PPPABC v BCCMB | 2021-05-07 | Pricing order | Transfer to supervisory |
| 2019 | |||
| N1912 BCCGA v BCBHEC | 2019-12-27 | Adjustment to price linkage formula | Transfer to supervisory |
| N1911 PPPABC v BCBHEC | 2019-12-23 | Adjustment to price linkage formula | Transfer to supervisory |
Judicial reviews
If someone disagrees with a BCFIRB decision, they can ask the B.C. Supreme Court to review it. This is called a judicial review.
You can search for judicial review decisions on the B.C. Supreme Court website. The search only shows completed reviews, not ones that are still ongoing.
In the keywords box, use:
- “BCFIRB” for decisions after 2003
- “BC Marketing Board” for decisions before 2003
If you need help
If you have any concerns or are unsure about any part of the process, BCFIRB staff can guide you.
