Industry: Milk
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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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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: BCFIRB to BCCMB and BCBHEC — Opportunity to respond to submissions on industry stability
BCFIRB requests responses from the BCCMB and BCBHEC regarding submissions on industry stability and current pricing structures.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board — Powers and duties review reminder
BCFIRB reminds the BCMMB of its obligation under the BCMMB Regulation to review its powers and duties by the end of 2021. The review must be conducted in consultation with relevant stakeholders and follow the SAFETI principles.
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Decision: BCFIRB — Implementation and compliance of Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs)
BCFIRB reviews the rationales from five commodity boards for not implementing Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) for biosecurity programs. BCFIRB rejects the rationales from the B.C. Turkey Marketing Board, B.C. Hog Marketing Commission, and B.C. Milk Marketing Board (BCMMB), and directs them to take further steps toward developing AMPs or justifying their positions.
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2021 PARP reporting guide and templates for boards
BCFIRB provides the 2021 Public Accountability and Reporting Project (PARP) Reporting Guide and Excel templates for the 2020 reporting period. Sets out revised definitions, reporting measures, instructions and deadlines.
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Summary PARP report for 2020 reporting period
BCFIRB’s annual Public Accountability and Reporting Program summary report, based on the regulated marketing boards and commissions’ individual reports for the 2020 reporting period.
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Denial: BCFIRB to Mr. Gordon S. Watson — Request for BCFIRB statement
BCFIRB denies Mr. Watson’s request for a statement regarding its and the BCMMB’s awareness in 2005 of personal milk consumption outside the regulatory scheme. BCFIRB confirms it did not collect such information during the 2005 Specialty and New Entrant Review and advises seeking independent legal advice.
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BCMMB’s PARP report for 2020 reporting period
2020 report from the BC Milk Marketing Board for Public Accountability and Reporting Project (PARP)
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board — Temporary amendment to 2020 election rules
BCFIRB approves a temporary amendment to the BCMMB’s Election Rules for 2020, removing the option for in-person voting at the November AGM due to COVID-19. Registered producers can vote online or by mail-in ballot.