Industry: Vegetable
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Corrigendum: MPL British Columbia Distributors Inc. (MPL BC) agency designation prior approval decision
BCFIRB issues a corrigendum to clarify the probationary agency designation period for MPL BC, addressing concerns raised by review participants regarding the effective date and conditions of the designation.
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Letter: Dentons Canada LLP to BCFIRB — Request for clarification of MPL BC prior approval process decision
Counsel for MPL BC seeks clarification from BCFIRB regarding the designation of MPL BC as an agency for the 2023-2025 growing season, addressing potential typographical errors in the decision.
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Directive: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — 2023 PARP Template and Reporting Guide
BCFIRB outlines the commencement of the 2023 Public Accountability and Reporting Program (PARP) reporting process, detailing changes including a name update, new entrant program data requirements and compliance reporting. BCFIRB provides the 2023 PARP Template and Reporting Guide, with reports due by August 15, 2024.
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Summary PARP report for 2023 reporting period
BCFIRB’s annual Public Accountability and Reporting Program summary report, based on the regulated marketing boards and commissions’ individual reports for the 2023 reporting period.
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Decision: MPL British Columbia Distributors Inc. (MPL BC) agency designation approval
BCFIRB grants MPL BC a probationary agency designation for the 2024-2025 growing season, requiring quarterly reporting to demonstrate compliance and market expansion.
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Letter: Dentons Canada LLP to BCFIRB — Request for confirmation regarding effective date and applicable period of MPL BC’s agency designation
Counsel for MPL BC requests BCFIRB confirm the effective date and applicable period of MPL BC’s agency designation for the 2024-2025 growing season.
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Letter: Lawson Lundell LLP to BCFIRB — Response to request for clarification of decision
Counsel for Windset Farms (Canada) Ltd. and Greenhouse Grown Foods Inc. disputes MPL BC’s interpretation of BCFIRB’s decision, emphasizing the need for further review by the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission before the 2024-2025 growing season.
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Letter: Mitha Law Group to BCFIRB — Next steps for phase 2 of the supervisory review
Hearing counsel outlines the next steps for phase 2 of the supervisory review, focusing on Prokam’s motivations for allegations against B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission members and Mr. Andre Solymosi, and potential orders to restore trust in the B.C. regulated vegetable industry.
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Letter: Affleck Hrabinsky Burgoyne LLP to BCFIRB — Request for clarification
Counsel for the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission requests clarification from BCFIRB regarding the MPL BC designation as a designated agency for the 2024-2025 growing season, highlighting potential conflicts in BCFIRB’s decision and the need for a “section 3” review.
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Decision (Revised): MPL BC Agency Designation Approval − BCFIRB’s Probationary Approval with Conditions
BCFIRB grants MPL BC a probationary agency designation, requiring quarterly reporting to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and market expansion goals. The decision addresses concerns about market disruption, producer support, and adherence to General Orders.