Industry: Table egg
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Decision: BCFIRB to BCEMB — 2013 Quota Distribution Policy and Egg Core Review (Unallocated Quota)
BCFIRB approves BCEMB’s request to distribute 15,955 layers pro-rata to licensed quota holders, following the conditions set in the 2013 Quota Distribution Policy and Egg Core Review.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. poultry boards — Implementation and enforcement of mandatory biosecurity standards by commodity boards and commissions
BCFIRB directs the B.C. poultry boards to implement mandatory biosecurity standards by early 2007, emphasizing the need for regulatory consistency and cross-sector collaboration.
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Report: Economic Impact of B.C.’s Dairy, Chicken, Turkey, Hatching Egg, and Table Egg Industries — 2011 Update
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP provides an analysis of the economic impacts of British Columbia’s supply-managed dairy, chicken, turkey, hatching egg, and table egg industries for 2011, highlighting contributions to GDP, employment, and tax revenues.
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Report: B.C. poultry industry biosecurity/emergency response strategic plan — work plan version 2
The Poultry Industry Advisory Management Committee outlines its biosecurity/emergency response strategic plan for 2010/11, focusing on avian influenza insurance product development, risk management for non-regulated sectors and emergency response protocols.
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Report: British Columbia poultry industry biosecurity/emergency response strategic plan (2005–2008)
The Poultry Industry Advisory Management Committee submitted a strategic plan to enhance biosecurity and emergency response in the B.C. poultry industry. The plan outlines goals for implementing mandatory biosecurity programs, emergency response management and risk management strategies.
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Submission: B.C. Egg Marketing Board Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation
BCEMB submits its review of the outcomes of the 2005 Specialty Review, and requests BCFIRB approval for various changes to quota transfer assessment policies.
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Letter: Art Friesen to BCFIRB — Mandatory poultry avian influenza insurance plan
A producer expresses their opposition to the mandatory avian influenza insurance plan, arguing it does not meet objectives and suggesting alternative strategies for managing outbreaks.
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Directive: Guidelines for approval of election rules and procedures submitted by marketing boards and commissions
BCFIRB outlines guidelines for marketing boards and commissions to establish and publish election rules for member elections. These rules must align with the NPMA Regulations and receive BCFIRB approval before implementation. Boards must submit draft rules and consultation reports for review, allowing at least six weeks for approval.
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Decision: Cross v. B.C. Egg Marketing Board
BCFIRB dismisses Allan Cross’s appeal against BCEMB’s decision to cancel his quota exchange due to non-compliance with the 45-day approval limit. The board upheld the integrity of the Quota Exchange process, emphasizing fairness and adherence to established policies.
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Letter: BCFIRB to Ministry of Agriculture and Food — Recommendation to review the 2004 Regulated Marketing Economic Policy
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.