Industry: Chicken
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Directive: Guidelines for approval of election rules and procedures submitted by marketing boards and commissions
BCFIRB outlines guidelines for marketing boards and commissions to establish and publish election rules for member elections. These rules must align with the NPMA Regulations and receive BCFIRB approval before implementation. Boards must submit draft rules and consultation reports for review, allowing at least six weeks for approval.
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Decision summary: 89 Chicken Ranch Ltd. and Texas Broiler Ranch Ltd. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Summary of appeal of BCCMB’s refusal to allot primary and secondary quota and denial of exemption from leasing restrictions under new Chicken Board regulations. Issues included relocation of quota from Vancouver Island, barn space requirements, leasing provisions, and application of s.196 exemption for damaged or destroyed premises.
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Decision: Alary Farms Ltd. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of the BCCMB’s decision requiring repayment of a Loan Equalization Program loan due to the appellant’s failure to apply to the CAIS program.
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Letter: PPPABC to BCFIRB — Submission on BCCMB long-term chicken pricing recommendation
This is the PPPABC’s formal written submission in response to BCFIRB’s November 23, 2023, and March 4, 2024, process letters, providing its arguments against BCFIRB approving the BCCMB’s October 30, 2023, long-term pricing recommendation.
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Submission: BCEHA to BCFIRB — Concerns on BCCMB’s long-term chicken pricing recommendation
The BC Egg Hatchery Association submits concerns to BCFIRB regarding the BCCMB’s long-term pricing recommendation.
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Letter: PPPABC to BCFIRB — Response to BCCMB March 11 submission
This is the PPPABC’s formal written submission in response to BCFIRB’s March 4, 2024, process letter, providing feedback on the BCCMB’s long-term pricing recommendation (Oct 30, 2023) and its subsequent data update (Mar 11, 2024).
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Letter: BCFIRB to Ministry of Agriculture and Food — Recommendation to review the 2004 Regulated Marketing Economic Policy
BCFIRB formally recommends the Ministry of Agriculture and Food review the 2004 Regulated Marketing Economic Policy, citing new challenges like biosecurity, climate change, and food security.
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Letter: PPPABC to BCFIRB — Response on industry stability and current pricing structures
Primary Poultry Processors Association of BC responds to BCFIRB’s July 8 inquiry regarding industry stability and current pricing structures, highlighting the impact of pricing differentials on market stability and investment in the B.C. poultry sector.
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Letter: BCEHA to BCFIRB — Submission on BCCMB long-term chicken pricing recommendation
The B.C. Egg Hatchery Association submits its opposition to the B.C. Chicken Marketing Board’s long-term pricing recommendation