Outcome: Approved
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCCMB — Election Rules and Procedures Amendment
BCFIRB provides prior approval for the BCCMB’s election rules and procedures.
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCEMB — Prior approval review of the Quota Distribution Policy
Decision on the B.C. Egg Marketing Board’s December 2015 Quota Distribution Policy, approving a pro-rata distribution and an allocation to the New Producer Program from 82,983 new layers.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Amendments to New Producer Program 2016
BCFIRB approves the BCEMB’s amendments to its New Producer Program Rules as outlined in Amending Order 015. BCFIRB decides not to prior approve the operational details of the 2016 draw, leaving those decisions to BCEMB, subject to market and policy requirements.
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Decision: Havelock v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Port Coquitlam due to untreated medical issues including a swollen ear hematoma and a broken tooth. The appellant had a history of avoiding contact with the BC SPCA.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Quota distribution policy for September 2014 national production increase
BCFIRB approves the BCEMB’s policy to distribute B.C.’s share of the September 2014 national production increase pro-rata to all licensed producers in good standing, subject to conditions. BCEMB must consult with the Egg Industry Advisory Committee and report on quota placement and production.
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Decision: Skye Hi Farms Inc. and Van Ginkel d.b.a. V3 Farms v. British Columbia Broiler Hatching Egg Commission
Appeal of BCBHEC’s quota allotment decision to grant a stay. Appellants argue procedural fairness and sound marketing policy issues. The decision was related to Amending Order 11.
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCEMB — Prior approval review of the BC Egg Marketing Board Quota Distribution Policy
BCFIRB provides prior approval for the B.C. Egg Marketing Board’s (BCEMB) 2015 Quota Distribution Policy, while also directing the BCEMB to complete reviews of its Quota Exchange and New Producer Program.
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Supervisory review decision: B.C. Milk Marketing Board request to extend quota transfer exemption list
BCFIRB approves the BCMMB’s recommendation to extend the quota transfer exemption list to include nieces, nephews and grandchildren of quota holders, with conditions to ensure compliance with sound marketing policy.
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Decision: H.L. v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding four cats in an apartment due to abandonment following the owner’s removal from the home. The apartment was described as having unsanitary conditions, including clutter and odours, and the cats had untreated medical issues such as fleas and ear mites.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board — Milk Marketing Board quota governance review — Graduated Entry Program
BCFIRB affirms that the BCMMB’s Graduated Entrant Program (GEP) rules, as outlined in the May 4, 2015 Notice to Producers, meet the conditions set in BCFIRB’s December 2014 conditional approval decision. The rules address “double dipping” by retracting GEP benefits if exempt family transfers occur within ten years.