Industry: Vegetable
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Letter: MPL BC to BCFIRB — Application for non-disclosure orders
Counsel for MPL BC reiterates its support for the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission’s request that BCFIRB issue a non-disclosure order for confidential information in MPL’s agency application and related documents, to protect MPL’s commercial interests and maintain confidentiality in proceedings.
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Letter: BCFIRB to parties — Phase 2 schedule confirmation
BCFIRB confirms the schedule for Phase II as outlined in hearing counsel’s letter dated March 6, 2023.
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Letter: BCFIRB to parties — Panel questions for written submissions
BCFIRB requests written submissions from eligible participants regarding the MPL BC agency designation process, focusing on issues and deficiencies in the BCVMC’s process.
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Letter: Mitha Law Group to BCFIRB — Phase 2 process recommendation
Hearing counsel recommends proceeding with phase 2 of the supervisory review process as outlined in their March 6, 2023 letter.
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Letter: BCVMC to BCFIRB — Response to panel questions regarding MPL BC agency designation process
Counsel for the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission outlines the commission’s position on questions regarding the MPL prior approval process, emphasizing reliance on the January 12, 2022 decision record and addressing issues of deliberative privilege and procedural fairness.
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Letter: BCFIRB to parties — Final terms of reference
BCFIRB outlines the final terms of reference for the prior approval process regarding the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission’s recommendation to designate MPL BC as an agency. The process will address procedural fairness and assess the commission’s rationale and recommendation.
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Final Terms of Reference − MPL BC Agency Designation for Greenhouse Vegetables
BCFIRB outlines the final terms of reference for the prior approval process regarding the designation of MPL BC as an agency to market regulated greenhouse vegetables.
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Letter: Affleck Hrabinsky Burgoyne LLP to BCFIRB — Application for non-disclosure order
Counsel for the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission submits an application to BCFIRB for a non-disclosure order regarding MPL’s agency application and related documents, citing confidentiality and competitive business interests.
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Letter: Mitha Law Group to BCFIRB — Phase 2 of allegations of bad faith and unlawful activity supervisory review
Hearing counsel discusses the process and timing for phase 2 of the supervisory review, following the B.C. Supreme Court’s dismissal of Prokam Enterprises Ltd.’s application for judicial review.
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Letter: Mitha Law Group to BCFIRB — Request for extension for phase 2 investigation
Hearing counsel requests an extension to July 31, 2023, for completing the phase 2 investigation due to scheduling difficulties.