Outcome: Approved
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Decision: Final long-term pricing recommendation for Chicken Pricing Supervisory Review
This is the final decision in the long-term chicken pricing supervisory review. BCFIRB approves the BCCMB’s October 30, 2023, long-term pricing recommendation, directing it to implement its new Cost of Production (COP) formula via a six-period phase-in, beginning in period A-190.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Chicken Marketing Board — Election Rules and Procedures Changes
BCFIRB approves the BCCMB’s proposed changes to its Election Rules under the British Columbia Chicken Marketing Scheme. The approval includes updates to electronic voting procedures and the removal of unnecessary statements, ensuring alignment with the 2020 approved rules.
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Decision: Leduc v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Port Coquitlam due to an incident involving the owner striking the dog multiple times, leading to concerns about distress and abuse.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Prior approval of proposed changes to Consolidated Order
BCFIRB approves the BCEMB’s proposed changes to the Going Concern Sales and Quota Exchange sections of its Consolidated Order. BCFIRB directs BCEMB to monitor and report on quota volume and impacts within a year. The proposed change to Temporary Allotment Programs does not require BCFIRB’s prior approval.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — 2023 Growth Quota Distribution Plan
BCFIRB approves the BCEMB’s March 20, 2023, recommendation to distribute 103,797 new growth quota units, 7,490 units held in abeyance, and 36,681 units from the quota reserve pro-rata to all producers in good standing. The 200-quota unit equal distribution is deferred to the next national allocation.
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Approval: BCFIRB to BC Vegetable Marketing Commission – 2023–2027 election rules and procedures
BCFIRB approved updated election rules for BCVMC with longer terms, default online voting, and clarified governance processes.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — 2023 election rules and procedures review
BCFIRB approves BCEMB’s proposed changes to the 2023 election rules and procedures, including the removal of the option to vote via paper ballot and the extension of board members’ terms from 3 years to 4 years.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Cranberry Marketing Commission — 2022 election rules and procedures review
BCFIRB approves the BCCMC’s 2022 election and appointment rules and procedures, with minor revisions. The approval covers changes such as removing the clause for extending a commissioner’s term, introducing a merit-based reappointment process and adopting electronic voting as the default option.
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Decision: G.G. v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Port Alberni due to abandonment concerns after the owner tied the dog outside a shelter and left. The dog was taken into care by the BC SPCA following the incident.
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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.