Outcome: Approved
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Decision: Island Vegetable Cooperative Association v British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s policy decision to restrict Delivery Allocation transfers to 100% of a crop period to a single transferee. The appellant argued that VMC failed to consult meaningfully and acted prematurely. The decision was related to Amending Order 43 (AO 43), which amended Part XVII, section 14 of the Consolidated General Order.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board — B.C. Milk Marketing Board quota governance review
BCFIRB approves the BCMMB’s recommendations on quota governance, including general quota allocation, quota exchange and whole farm transfers. BCFIRB requires further action on the Graduated Entrant Program to mitigate “double dipping” and defers consideration of extending quota transfer assessment exemptions to fall 2014.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Supervisory review of regulated vegetable production on Vancouver Island
BCFIRB directs the BCVMC to lead a supervisory review of Vancouver Island’s regulated vegetable production. The review aims to evaluate the continuation and regulation of vegetable production, using a principles-based and outcomes-oriented approach, to address ongoing industry issues.
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Decision: Truax v. Hlusek
Complaint related to herbicide spraying along a property line by a cattle farm near Abbotsford, affecting the complainant’s hay field.
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Decision: Vantreight, d.b.a. Vantreight Farms v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s refusal to allow direct marketing of organic storage crops outside a designated agency. Vantreight argued that organic crops should not be subject to the same regulations as conventional crops.
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Decision: Krecul v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Vancouver due to unsanitary living conditions, inadequate ventilation, and concerns about space and exercise. The dog was kept in a cluttered apartment with odours and potential hazards from falling debris.
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Decision: Krecul v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Vancouver due to conditions including inadequate ventilation, space, and unsanitary living conditions. The dog was kept in a cluttered apartment with odours and potential hazards from falling debris.
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Decision: Krecul v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Vancouver due to conditions including inadequate ventilation, limited space, and unsanitary living conditions. The dog was kept in a cluttered apartment with issues such as fleas and ear infections.
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Judicial Review Decision: Holt v. Farm Industry Review Board, 2014 BCSC 1389
Complaint related to noise, light, flies, and odour from an equestrian business in Kelowna. The judicial review was allowed. The FIRB order was set aside and the matter remitted back to FIRB for reconsideration.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Vancouver Island project plan and schedule — 2014
BCFIRB approves BCVMC’s project plan and schedule for the Vancouver Island regulated vegetable industry, with comments. BCFIRB expects cooperation from all parties and reminds BCVMC of its responsibilities, including policy development and implementation in line with SAFETI principles.