Industry: Vegetable
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Dismissal: Red Sun Farms v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to summarily dismiss a request to designate Red Sun Farms as an agency. The appeal was withdrawn by the appellant, leading to its dismissal.
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Dismissal: British Columbia Greenhouse Growers Association v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to suspend payments to the British Columbia Greenhouse Growers Association. The appeal was withdrawn, leading to its dismissal.
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Decision: Allegations of bad faith and unlawful activity — Phase 2
BCFIRB decision on the question of whether Prokam Enterprises Ltd. advanced its claims in bad faith. The decision includes orders for Prokam’s delivery allocation and license class to be reviewed through a transparent process, mandatory quarterly reporting and restrictions on Mr. Dhillon’s involvement with a designated agency.
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Letter: BCfresh to BCFIRB — Phase II submission regarding Prokam’s Delivery Allocation
BCfresh Vegetables Inc. submits its Phase II position in the “Bad Faith” supervisory review, supporting Hearing Counsel’s recommendation that the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission (VMC) must determine Prokam’s Delivery Allocation.
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Submission: Prokam Enterprises Ltd. — Allegations of bad faith and unlawful activity — Phase 2
Prokam Enterprises Ltd. submits written arguments challenging the jurisdiction and procedural fairness of Phase II of the supervisory review, which examines allegations of bad faith and unlawful conduct.
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Letter: BCfresh to BCFIRB — Correction to Phase II submission
BCfresh Vegetables Inc. files a correction to its December 1 submission in the “Bad Faith” supervisory review, clarifying which lawsuit Commissioner Gerrard was named in.
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Submission: B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Allegations of bad faith and unlawful activity — Phase 2
The BCVMC provides written submissions regarding phase 2 of the supervisory review, asserting that Prokam Enterprises Ltd.’s allegations were made strategically to undermine the commission and proposing a charge for legal fees against Prokam.
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Submission of hearing counsel — Allegations of bad faith and unlawful activity
Hearing counsel submits recommendations to BCFIRB regarding Prokam Enterprises Ltd.’s allegations of bad faith and unlawful conduct. The submission addresses Prokam’s motivations and suggests measures to restore orderly marketing and confidence in the regulated vegetable industry.
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Directive: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Reporting on New Entrant Programs in the Public Accountability and Reporting Project
BCFIRB outlines a phased approach for mandatory reporting on New Entrant Programs in the Public Accountability and Reporting Project. Starting with the 2023 report, supply-managed boards must describe NEPs, set goals, and provide data. By 2024, they must also develop metrics to measure progress towards these goals.
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BCVMC’s PARP report for 2023 reporting period
2023 report from the BC Vegetable Marketing Commission for Public Accountability and Reporting Project (PARP)