Category: General oversight
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCEMB — Prior approval of 2019 Election Rules and Procedures review
BCFIRB approves the BCEMB’s proposed changes to the 2019 Election Rules and Procedures, with conditions on regional representation and nomination eligibility. The decision includes a review timeline and special election addition.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — 2019 election rules and procedures review
BCFIRB approves the BCEMB’s proposed changes to the 2019 election rules and procedures, including the removal of regional representation and the addition of a special election option, with specific conditions. BCFIRB denies extending the review timeline from three to five years and certain nomination eligibility requirements.
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Request: B.C. Egg Marketing Board to BCFIRB — Request for BCFIRB’s approval on BCEMB’s changes to its Consolidated Orders to operationally incorporate the BCFIRB directives from the Quota Assessment Tools supervisory review decision
The document outlines BCEMB’s plan to implement the recommendations from BCFIRB’s Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation supervisory review. It details steps to improve transparency, fairness, and responsiveness in quota management, including stakeholder engagement, policy updates and timelines for execution.
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Request: B.C. Milk Marketing Board to BCFIRB — Proposed policy changes for non-family member succession planning
The BCMMB proposes amendments to its Consolidated Order to facilitate off-exchange quota transfers to farm employees, addressing concerns about farm consolidation, land use, entry barriers, and policy alignment with business practices. The Board seeks BCFIRB’s consideration of these changes to support long-term farm success.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Cranberry Marketing Commission — Potential conflict of interest consideration
BCFIRB notifies the BCCMC of potential conflict of interest issues arising from Mr. Clinton May’s dual roles as a director on both the Commission and the B.C. Cranberry Growers’ Association. BCFIRB expects the Commission to address these concerns and keep BCFIRB informed of any decisions made.
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Request: Benoît Fontaine to provincial supervisory board chairs — Approval of amendments to CFC’s Operating Agreement
Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) requests approval from provincial supervisory board chairs to incorporate the Atlantic Canada Safeguard Agreement into the Operating Agreement of the Federal-Provincial Agreement for Chicken. This amendment was approved by CFC’s Board of Directors on January 23, 2019.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission and B.C. Chicken Marketing Board — BCBHEC price linkage exit notice
BCFIRB requests the BCBHEC and the BCCMB to collaborate on resolving hatching egg producer price issues before August 4, 2019. They are asked to submit a progress report, including plans and timelines, by July 19, 2019, to facilitate discussions on long-term marketing policy.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission — Price linkage exit notice update and supervisory review
BCFIRB outlines expectations for the BCBHEC regarding the potential exit from the price linkage agreement with the BCCMB. BCFIRB requests an evidence-based rationale for the exit and emphasizes the need for continued engagement with the agreement until a decision is made.
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Response: BCFIRB to The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of British Columbia — Feedback on BCMMB’s draft liability insurance policy
BCFIRB acknowledges The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of British Columbia’s feedback on the BCMMB’s draft producer liability insurance policy. BCFIRB notes that BCMMB will finalize its decision on the policy, and outlines the appeal process for any disagreements with the final decision.