Industry: Milk
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Decision: Schwaerzle v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to remove Schwaerzle from the Graduated Entry Program (GEP) wait list. Schwaerzle contested the removal, citing the regularization of GEP quota and his leasing arrangement as reasons. The decision was related to the GEP Rules and eligibility criteria.
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Decision: Schwuchow v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to reallot GEP quotas. Schwuchow’s concern was about the investigation into DeGroot’s role as shipper of the quotas. The decision was related to the Graduated Entry Program Quota Allocation.
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Letter: BCFIRB to supply-managed boards — Exemption of siblings from quota transfer assessments
BCFIRB amends its September 2005 directions to allow exemptions for quota transfers between siblings, specifically for succession planning purposes, ensuring the quota remains attached to the family farm.
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Decision: Saputo Inc. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
The appeal concerns Saputo Inc.’s request for a repeal of Section 5 of Schedule 6 of the BCMMB’s Consolidated Order and reimbursement of levies. The decision addresses whether the January 21, 2008 letter from BCMMB constitutes an appealable decision and the timeliness of the appeal filing.
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Cover letter: BCFIRB to supply-managed boards — Review of specialty production and new entrant programs
BCFIRB summarizes the outcomes of its review of specialty production and marketing in the regulated marketing system, providing the full report to supply-managed boards and directing them to provide draft orders by the end of October 2005.
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Decision: Saputo Inc. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s amendment decision to implement a traditional allocation policy. Saputo Inc. challenges the amendment on grounds of contravention of commitments, improper links, invalid penalties, and discretionary powers. The decision was related to “Part VII – Allocation of Milk Supply Among Vendors” of the BCMMB Consolidated Order.
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Decision Summary: Van Herk v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Summary of the appeal of BCMMB’s quota revocation decision to cancel the appellant’s quota and producer licence under the Graduated Entry Program. Central issues were whether the appellants were “actively engaged” in milk production and whether the Board’s process created procedural unfairness and bias concerns.
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Decision: Northern Interior Dairyman’s Association and Mainland Dairymen’s Association v. BCMMB — Freight Rate Dispute
The BCFIRB ordered the BCMMB to implement a total pooling system across eight provincial zones. BCFIRB reviewed the contested $2.50 per HL freight rate cap and concluded it aligns with sound marketing policy.
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Decision: Pan-O-Ramic Farms (1990) Ltd. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to not renew Pan-O-Ramic Farms’ transporter contract.
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Decision: Pan-O-Ramic Farms (1990) Ltd. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to not renew a transporter agreement. The appellant argued for a duty of fairness and due process, claiming the decision had serious financial consequences and was beyond the BCMMB’s jurisdiction. The decision was related to the BCMMB’s transportation policy.