Outcome: Approved
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCEMB — Prior Approval of BCEMB Policies for 2019 Quota Distribution and related programs
BCFIRB approves the BCEMB’s 2019 quota distribution policy, multi-allocation policy, Temporary Allotment Program, New Producer Program, and Quota Reserve Policy.
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Response: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Agreement on Temporary Reduction of Eggs for Processing Quota
BCFIRB acknowledges the BCEMB’s decision to temporarily reduce its Eggs for Processing quota from 100,000 to 50,000 layers due to U.S. market conditions. BCFIRB agrees with the rationale and will regularly follow up on the program’s status.
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Decision: Amendment of BCFIRB quota transfer directions to the B.C. Milk Marketing Board for the purposes of non-family succession planning
BCFIRB amends its directions to allow assessment-free quota transfers to non-family members off the Milk Board Quota Exchange for succession planning purposes, provided specific conditions are met.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Appointment of Jon Krahn to fill board vacancy
BCFIRB approves the BCEMB’s request to appoint Jon Krahn, a Fraser Valley producer, to fill a 16-month board vacancy due to a lack of candidates from the Vancouver Island Region.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board — 2018 Election and Appointment Rules and Procedures
BCFIRB approves the BCMMB’s ‘BCMMB Election and Appointment Rules and Procedures’ under section 3(4) of the BCMMB Regulation, following a scheduled three-year review with its producers.
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Procedural decision: C.S. v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Procedural decision regarding the Society’s application to redact certain information from the disclosure package due to a Sealing Order. The application was approved to ensure the proper administration of justice.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Hog Marketing Commission — Approval of revised election rules and procedures
BCFIRB approves the revised election rules and procedures of the BCHMC. The approval follows a scheduled review with producers, and BCFIRB suggests considering a “special election” option for future unscheduled vacancies.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — One-time exception for special election to fill unscheduled vacancy
BCFIRB approves a one-time exception to the BCEMB’s 2015 Election Rules, allowing a special election to fill an unscheduled vacancy. This special election will occur concurrently with the general election starting in January 2018, for a two-year term commencing March 2018.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Quota distribution policy for 108,741 layers
BCFIRB directs the BCEMB to distribute 108,741 layers of quota under its current Consolidated Orders, allocating 30% to the New Producer Program and other public policy objectives, and 70% pro-rata to licensed quota holders. BCFIRB will not approve future allocation recommendations until BCEMB incorporates its proposed new/updated programs framework.
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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 section 3.02.2(2) of the British Columbia Chicken Marketing Scheme following a full review by the BCCMB.