Industry: Turkey
-
Follow-up: BCFIRB to poultry boards and commissions — Poultry disease insurance next steps
BCFIRB outlines expectations for proposals on mandatory poultry disease insurance, emphasizing timely resolution before fall 2016 due to avian influenza risks. The board highlights the need for a SAFETI process, legal and policy assessments, and public availability of decisions. BCFIRB supports the poultry boards and the MIRC initiative in addressing insurance coverage gaps.
-
Letter: BCFIRB to regulated marketing board and commissions — Annual reports, auditor appointment requirements reminder and legislative update
BCFIRB reminds regulated marketing boards and commissions of key governance and reporting requirements, including demonstrating principles-based regulation and the required qualifications for auditors.
-
Response: BCFIRB to Agri-Saki Consulting Inc. — Comments on draft mandatory disease insurance review and assessment work plan
BCFIRB outlines its comments on the draft Mandatory Disease Insurance Review and Assessment Work Plan, emphasizing the need for a thorough review of mandatory Notifiable Avian Influenza insurance implementation by poultry boards. BCFIRB declines participation in the steering committee due to its independent decision-making role under the NPMA.
-
Request: BCFIRB to B.C. Turkey Marketing Board — Further clarification on quota transfer assessment amendment proposal
BCFIRB requests the BCTMB to provide further clarification and substantiation on its quota transfer assessment amendment proposal. The board is asked to address concerns regarding stakeholder engagement, process adherence to sound marketing policy, and the impact of transfer assessments on farm inefficiencies and production costs.
-
Follow-up: BCFIRB to poultry boards and commissions — Mandatory disease insurance review and assessment next steps
BCFIRB outlines the next steps for poultry boards regarding the mandatory disease insurance review and assessment. The poultry boards are reminded of their responsibility to ensure regulatory measures are in place to protect the sector from avian influenza, and BCFIRB emphasizes the importance of a SAFETI-based approach in their decision-making process.
-
Follow-up: BCFIRB to Ministry of Agriculture — Amendments to NPMA and Poultry Disease Insurance
BCFIRB outlines considerations for proposed amendments to the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act, which would authorize boards to implement biosecurity programs, require mandatory insurance and assess penalties. BCFIRB provides procedural information and expectations for boards regarding the August 14, 2014 Order on poultry insurance.
-
Directive: BCFIRB to poultry boards and commissions — Governance and oversight expectations regarding biosecurity audits
BCFIRB outlines expectations for the poultry boards regarding transparency and public confidence in biosecurity audits. The boards’ responses to information requests did not meet these expectations. A meeting will be arranged to review governance requirements and supervisory expectations.
-
Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Amendments to the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act
BCFIRB outlines amendments to the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act following the royal assent of Bill 23. The amendments clarify board authorities on biosecurity, insurance, and administrative penalties, and BCFIRB sets expectations for boards to follow principles-based regulation.
-
Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Invitation to February 2016 PBR/SAFETI Workshop
BCFIRB invites marketing boards and commissions to a workshop on February 24, 2016, in Abbotsford. The workshop will focus on principles-based regulation (PBR) and SAFETI, aiming to assess and improve governance and regulatory practices within the regulated marketing sector.
-
Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Accountability and expectations of chairs
BCFIRB notifies the chairs of the eight commodity boards about an upcoming meeting to review governance expectations and accountability. The meeting will discuss financial accountability, conflicts of interest, transparency, and other governance issues. BCFIRB staff will arrange the meeting and provide background materials in advance.