Outcome: Approved
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Decision: Currall v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding one dog in Ladysmith due to inadequate nutrition, poor living conditions, and lack of veterinary care, including untreated dental issues and insufficient shelter.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Extension requests for work plan deadlines
BCFIRB approves the BCVMC’s requests for extensions on deadlines related to administrative monetary penalties (AMPs), election policy review, agency accountability, and compliance reporting. The extensions accommodate the commission’s progress and challenges due to flooding impacts in the Abbotsford area.
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCTMB — 2021 Election Rules and Procedures Approval
BCFIRB provides prior approval for the B.C. Turkey Marketing Board’s 2021 “Election Rules and Procedures”.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Turkey Marketing Board — 2021 Election Rules and Procedures
BCFIRB approves the BCTMB’s proposed changes to the 2021 Election Rules and Procedures, noting that the changes are administrative and editorial. BCFIRB reminds the board to fully report on its consultation process in future submissions.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Revisions to producer-vendor category and New Producer Program
BCFIRB approves the BCEMB’s proposed amendments to the producer-vendor category and New Producer Program Rules in the Consolidated Order. The implementation of these rules through the New Producer Program Policy remains subject to appeal to BCFIRB.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Chicken Marketing Board — Approval of election rules and procedures
BCFIRB approves the BCCMB’s election rules and procedures under the British Columbia Marketing Scheme. The key change is the transition to electronic voting only, with a requirement for adequate notification for growers without email access.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Extension for producer-vendor consultation
BCFIRB approves the BCEMB’s request to extend the deadline for completing its producer-vendor consultation from December 22, 2020, to February 21, 2021. The extension allows BCEMB to address new information and ensure an inclusive and transparent process before making final recommendations.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Cranberry Marketing Commission — Designation of Coast Cranberry Ltd. as an agency
BCFIRB approves the BCCMC’s recommendation to designate Coast Cranberry Ltd. as an agency under the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act Regulations. The designation aims to broaden market access for B.C. cranberries and provide a marketing avenue for lower quality fruit.
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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.
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Decision: Island Vegetable Co-Operative Association v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s Reconsideration Decision to downgrade IVCA’s Class I agency licence to a Class III licence with conditions. IVCA challenges the reasonableness of the sanctions and procedural fairness. The decision was related to compliance and enforcement actions against IVCA.