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Decision: Allegations of bad faith and unlawful activity — Phase 2 (PDF, 312.0KB)
BCFIRB decision on the question of whether Prokam Enterprises Ltd. advanced its claims in bad faith. The decision includes orders for Prokam’s delivery allocation and license class to be reviewed through a transparent process, mandatory quarterly reporting and restrictions on Mr. Dhillon’s involvement with a designated agency.
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Dismissal: Red Sun Farms v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission (PDF, 128.6KB)
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to summarily dismiss a request to designate Red Sun Farms as an agency. The appeal was withdrawn by the appellant, leading to its dismissal.
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Corrigendum: MPL British Columbia Distributors Inc. (MPL BC) agency designation prior approval decision (PDF, 178.1KB)
BCFIRB issues a corrigendum to clarify the probationary agency designation period for MPL BC, addressing concerns raised by review participants regarding the effective date and conditions of the designation.
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Decision (Revised): MPL BC Agency Designation Approval − BCFIRB’s Probationary Approval with Conditions (PDF, 276.1KB)
BCFIRB grants MPL BC a probationary agency designation, requiring quarterly reporting to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and market expansion goals. The decision addresses concerns about market disruption, producer support, and adherence to General Orders.
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Decision: MPL British Columbia Distributors Inc. (MPL BC) agency designation approval (PDF, 277.6KB)
BCFIRB grants MPL BC a probationary agency designation for the 2024-2025 growing season, requiring quarterly reporting to demonstrate compliance and market expansion.
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Judicial review decision: Global Greenhouse Produce et al. v. BC Marketing Board, 2003 BCSC 1508 (PDF, 222.2KB)
B.C. Supreme Court reviewed disputes over BC Marketing Board’s supervisory process, levies for U.S. trade litigation, and restrictions on Global Greenhouse’s marketing rights.
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Amended decision: MPL British Columbia Distributors Inc. (MPL BC) agency prior approval process — Non-disclosure order application (PDF, 142.9KB)
BCFIRB rescinded a requirement for the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission to provide an unredacted email string, clarifying that redactions were made to protect solicitor-client privilege.
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Decision: BCFIRB re: Allegations of Bad Faith and Unlawful Activity Review (PDF, 528.3KB)
This is the final decision of the supervisory review BCFIRB initiated on May 26, 2021. The review was triggered by civil lawsuits filed by Prokam and MPL alleging misfeasance of public office against B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission members and staff.
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Decision: Allegations of bad faith and unlawful activity supervisory review (PDF, 528.6KB)
BCFIRB provides its decisions and reasons in the supervisory review of allegations of bad faith and unlawful activity in the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission. The panel concluded that the claims were largely speculative and unsubstantiated. BCFIRB rescinded its interim orders and directed hearing counsel to provide further submissions on next steps.
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Closing argument of hearing counsel: Allegations of bad faith and unlawful activity in the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission (PDF, 426.0KB)
Hearing Counsel presents a closing argument addressing allegations of bad faith and unlawful activity by BCVMC, focusing on claims of misfeasance in public office and procedural fairness. They conclude that there is insufficient evidence to support the serious allegations made.