Category: General oversight
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Request: BCFIRB to Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries — Assistance with addressing animal activism and orderly marketing concerns
BCFIRB acknowledges concerns raised by livestock commodity boards about trespass by animal activists on farms. BCFIRB offers assistance to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries in addressing these issues, suggesting potential amendments to the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Input on B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission conflict of interest rules, declaration form and codes of conduct
BCFIRB provides input to the BCVMC on their conflict of interest rules, declaration form and codes of conduct. BCFIRB suggests amendments for effectiveness and transparency, including cross-referencing documents, assembling them into one package, and emphasizing proactive conflict disclosure and public interest recognition.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Cranberry Marketing Commission — Extension granted for rationale on administrative monetary penalties
BCFIRB approves the BCCMC’s request to extend the deadline to July 30, 2021, for providing its rationale for not using administrative monetary penalties (AMPs). The extension allows for further discussion on implementing penalties and mandatory biosecurity programs.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Compliance with amended Vegetable Order under APMA
BCFIRB outlines expectations for the BCVMC regarding the amended Vegetable Order under the Agricultural Products Marketing Act. The Commission must document and integrate pricing policies with General Orders and provide copies to BCFIRB by May 7, 2021. BCFIRB also expects adherence to SAFETI principles.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — 2021 Election Policy changes and deadline extension
BCFIRB approves changes to the BCVMC’s 2021 Election Policy, including eligibility and nomination requirements, and directs a temporary amendment to extend the election deadline. The Commission must complete a full policy review with industry and submit amendments by November 26, 2021.
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Excerpt: Conducting Administrative, Oversight & Ombudsman Investigations
This document outlines a template used by Ombudsman Ontario for assessing complaints, including steps for deciding whether to investigate, resolve informally or close cases.
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Email: B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission to Harjeet Bajwa — Decision on cabbage market access
BCVMCX informs Harjeet Bajwa that his request for market access for green and red cabbage grown independently of Bajwa Farms Ltd. has been reviewed and denied due to lack of delivery allocation.
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Email: B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission to Prokam Enterprises Ltd. — BCVMC panel composition and Prokam’s licence class for 2021
The B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission and Prokam Enterprises Ltd. discuss objections raised by Prokam regarding the composition of the supervisory panel to address Prokam’s licence class and marketing intentions for 2021.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board — 2021 election rules and procedures
BCFIRB approves the BCMMB’s proposed changes to the 2021 Election Rules, with conditions. The changes include default online voting and transferring the administration of the voting producers list to BCMMB staff. BCMMB must revise specific sections and notify producers of the changes.
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Letter: Hunter Litigation Chambers to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Response regarding panel composition
Counsel for Thomas Fresh and Prokam Enterprises Ltd. responds to BCVMC’s letter regarding the composition of a commission panel and the reversion of Thomas Fresh’s licence to Class 1.