Category: General oversight
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Introduction: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Introduction of BCFIRB Member Liaison
BCFIRB introduces David Zirnhelt as the member liaison assigned to the BCVMC. Zirnhelt will support the Commission with 2021 governance-related projects and is available for discussions on governance, regulatory, or other issues. An initial meeting is proposed with BCVMC’s chair and vice-chair.
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Response: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Review of producer-vendor consultation plan
BCFIRB reviews the BCEMB’s consultation plan for the producer-vendor category and related New Producer Program sections. The plan meets the required timeline and process standards, but BCFIRB recommends addressing a gap in stakeholder information availability during the consultation.
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Letter: BCFIRB to Dentons Canada LLP and Mastronardi Produce Ltd. − Mastronardi Agency Application and BCVMC Moratorium
BCFIRB responds to Dentons Canada LLP request to direct the BCVMC to consider Mastronardi Produce Ltd.’s agency application immediately.
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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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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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Decision: Avian influenza — Cleaning and disinfecting cost compensation
BCFIRB issues a decision on the poultry boards’ proposal to use internally restricted funds for cleaning and disinfecting costs during avian influenza outbreaks, without requiring further regulation.
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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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Letter: Dentons Canada LLP and Mastronardi Produce Ltd. to BCFIRB − Timeline for Lifting Agency Application Moratorium
Dentons Canada LLP on behalf of Mastronardit Produce Ltd. requests BCFIRB to establish a timeline for lifting the moratorium on agency applications and a timeline when agency applications will be considered.