Category: General oversight
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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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Request: BCFIRB to B.C. Chicken Marketing Board — Chicken Operating Agreement Signatory Review Process
BCFIRB outlines the agreed process with the BCCMB for reviewing the Chicken Farmers of Canada’s request to append the Atlantic Canada Safeguard Agreement to the federal-provincial Operating Agreement. The BCCMB will gather stakeholder input and submit its decision to BCFIRB for review.
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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.
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Letter: The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of British Columbia to BCFIRB — November 19, 2018 B.C. Milk Marketing Board Consultation Document
The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of British Columbia expresses its concerns regarding a BCMMB consultation document, relating to insurance coverage for non-marketable milk.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Expectations for quota distribution approval
BCFIRB outlines its conditions and expectations for the BCEMB’s upcoming quota distribution recommendations. BCEMB must integrate growth quota distribution with program plans, meet SAFETI-based process and outcome expectations, and adhere to legislative requirements and sound marketing policy.
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Letter: Hunter Litigation Chambers to BCFIRB — Appeal Hearing Order for Thomas Fresh Inc. and Prokam Enterprises Ltd. v. BCVMC
Hunter Litigation Chambers requests BCFIRB to reconsider the in camera hearing order for the appeal involving Thomas Fresh Inc. and Prokam Enterprises Ltd. against BCVMC, arguing that the exclusion of appellants from the hearing without evidence supporting the need for such an order risks procedural unfairness.
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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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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission, Prokam Enterprises Ltd. and BC Fresh Vegetables Inc. — Vegetable supervisory review and Prokam Enterprises Ltd.
BCFIRB acknowledges Prokam Enterprises Ltd’s request for clarification on issues raised in appeals that were deferred during a supervisory review. It directs Prokam, BCVMC, BCfresh to provide answers to specific questions relating to the Grower Marketing Agreement, and the risks and benefits of issuing Prokam a producer-shipper licence.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission — Implementation of specialty hatching egg regulation supervisory directions
BCFIRB follows up with the BCBHEC on implementing supervisory directions for regulating specialty hatching egg production. BCFIRB acknowledges the Commission’s plan to establish an Amending Order with an interim production permit and expects sound marketing policy considerations and a SAFETI analysis for transfer or new entrant requests.
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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.