Category: General oversight
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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.
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Response: BCFIRB to B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission and B.C. Chicken Marketing Board — Clarification on supervisory review and support for strategic framework
BCFIRB acknowledges the BCBHEC and BCCMB’s joint initiative to establish a “BC Chicken Industry Strategic Plan” and clarifies that no supervisory review on pricing matters is currently initiated or requested. BCFIRB requests updates on pricing matters and the strategic plan’s progress.
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Request: BCFIRB to B.C. Chicken Marketing Board — Coordination on CFC’s Atlantic Canada Safeguard Agreement / Signatory Process
BCFIRB outlines the formation of a supervisory panel to consider the Chicken Farmers of Canada’s request to append the Atlantic Canada Safeguard Agreement to the federal-provincial Operating Agreement. BCFIRB suggests a meeting with the BCCMB to coordinate processes and information for decision-making.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Conflict of interest considerations for Commission members
BCFIRB outlines conflict of interest considerations for BCVMC members, emphasizing the need for independence and fairness in decision-making. BCFIRB requests updates on any decisions made regarding conflicts of interest and acknowledges the Commission’s annual update of member conflict of interest declarations.
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Province of British Columbia — Draft Principles that Guide the Relationship with Indigenous Peoples
The Province of British Columbia outlines draft principles to guide its relationship with Indigenous peoples. These principles aim to establish a government-to-government relationship based on respect, recognition and reconciliation, informed by legal frameworks such as the Constitution Act, UNDRIP and the TRC Calls to Action.
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Directive: BCFIRB to poultry boards and commissions — Expectations update on poultry catching and animal welfare
BCFIRB outlines expectations for B.C. poultry boards to ensure compliance with animal care standards during poultry catching and loading. BCFIRB directs boards to ensure producer presence during these processes, enforce mandatory animal care programs, and address any gaps in the Codes of Practice or national programs.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Cranberry Marketing Commission — Directions for 2018 special election process
BCFIRB directs the BCCMC to rectify irregularities in its 2018 election process by conducting a mail-in ballot election, appointing an Independent Election Officer, and adhering to the November 17, 2015 Election Policy. The Commission must inform Registered Growers of the election details and ensure proper procedures are followed.