Category: General oversight
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCHMC — 2022 Election Rules and Procedures Approval
BCFIRB grants conditional prior approval for the B.C. Hog Marketing Commission’s 2022 Election Rules, approving the move to default online voting subject to specific revisions.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Hog Marketing Commission — 2022 Election Rules and Procedures
BCFIRB approves the BCHMC’s proposed changes to the 2022 Election Rules and Procedures, subject to specific conditions. The Hog Commission must revise sections on board composition, term of office, and voting methods, and then provide a finalized copy for signature.
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Ruling: Submission schedule
BCFIRB issues a ruling on the schedule and rules for written and oral submissions in the supervisory review, and the deadlines for participants to reply to other submissions.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Extension of member terms
BCFIRB acknowledges the BCVMC’s decision to extend member terms pending the completion of the 2022 elections. BCFIRB advises the Commission to seek legal advice regarding the authority to extend terms beyond May 31, 2022, as it may involve election provisions in the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act Regulations.
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Prior approval of the British Columbia Egg Marketing Board 2022 Growth Quota Distribution Plan
BCFIRB approves the BCEMB’s March 1, 2022, recommendation to place 7,490 growth quota units in the Quota Reserve Temporary Allocation Pool B for temporary lease to all producers. The quota will be issued under the Multi-Allocation Policy when sufficient total quota from the next national growth allocation is available.
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Notification: BCFIRB to Dentons Canada LLP and BCVMC — MPL BC agency designation prior approval process update
BCFIRB outlines the status of the prior approval process for MPL BC’s Class 1 agency licence application. The process is complicated by recent appeals and the ongoing Allegations of Bad Faith and Unlawful Activity Review. A submission process regarding appeal deferral has concluded, and a decision will be issued soon.
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Ruling: Brian Meyer affidavit submissions
BCFIRB rules on the application to admit the affidavit of Mr. Brian Meyer, who is unable to appear as a witness due to serious health issues, into evidence. Participants may submit written responses by February 1, 2022.
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Notification: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission and MPL BC — Agency designation review process for MPL BC
BCFIRB outlines the process for reviewing the BCVMC’s decision to grant MPL BC an agency designation. A supervisory panel will be appointed to review the decision and communicate the approval process to MPL BC, the Commission, and vegetable sector stakeholders.
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Letter: BCFIRB to parties — Addition: Prehearing submissions
BCFIRB confirms that participants should address new issues raised in the January 17 submissions, including adjournment requests, in their responses due by January 21, 2022.
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Response: BCFIRB to Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry — Inquiry on Administrative Monetary Penalties
BCFIRB responds to Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry’s concerns about Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) used by B.C.’s agricultural commodity boards. BCFIRB outlines the legislative framework and measures in place to ensure fair application of AMPs, including the right to appeal decisions to BCFIRB and the Supreme Court of British Columbia.