Type: Decision
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Decision: Cross (d.b.a. Royal Columbian Poultry) v. B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission
The B.C. Marketing Board issues a decision on an appeal regarding the BCBHEC’s payment to Western Hatchery Ltd. for breeder chicks, addressing authority and procedural fairness. The matter is referred back to the commission for reconsideration.
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Preliminary decision: Ridgeway v. McLuckie
Complaint related to noise from barking dogs on a property with sheep in West Kelowna. Complaint dismissed as the respondent was not operating a farm business under the FPPA.
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Preliminary decision: Russell v. Bradshaw
Complaint related to excessive dog barking and howling from a property. Because the dog barking did not arise from a farm business, BCFIRB had no jurisdiction, and the complaint was dismissed.
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Decision: Saputo Inc. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s amendment decision to implement a traditional allocation policy. Saputo Inc. challenges the amendment on grounds of contravention of commitments, improper links, invalid penalties, and discretionary powers. The decision was related to “Part VII – Allocation of Milk Supply Among Vendors” of the BCMMB Consolidated Order.
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Decision: Rossdown Farms Ltd. v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board
BCFIRB dismisses Rossdown Farms Ltd.’s appeal seeking an exception from Part 8 of the BCCMB’s General Orders, which limits production for new entrant processors. The decision upholds BCCMB’s allocation policy, balancing industry interests and Rossdown’s vertical integration plans.
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Decision: Rempel v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision to deny conversion of an unregulated flock permit to quota and increase the quota to 1000 layers. Rempel’s request was based on compliance with rules and alleged representations by Egg Board members. The decision was related to BCEMB’s General Orders and unregulated flock policy.
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Decision: Ridge Mushroom Farm Inc. v. British Columbia Mushroom Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMB’s decision to grant agency designation to Ridge Mushroom Farm Inc. Ridge’s application was reviewed for compliance with BCMB guidelines, financial viability, and operational conditions.
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Decision summary: Korthuis d.b.a. Try Poultry Farms v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Summary of appeal of BCCMB’s decision to impose production penalties for unauthorized production. The BCCMB’s order required 381-day stand down.
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Decision summary: Primary Poultry Processors Association of BC v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Summary of appeal of BCCMB’s order directing four processors to purchase Rossdown Farm’s production during designated home weeks.
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Decision Summary: Van Herk v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Summary of the appeal of BCMMB’s quota revocation decision to cancel the appellant’s quota and producer licence under the Graduated Entry Program. Central issues were whether the appellants were “actively engaged” in milk production and whether the Board’s process created procedural unfairness and bias concerns.