Outcome: Partially approved
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Decision: Westview Poultry Farms Ltd. v. British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board
Appeal of BCTMB’s decision to approve quota transfers. Westview Poultry Farms Ltd. challenged the legality of quota transfers by the BCTMB, arguing they contravened the General Orders. The appeal focused on whether the transfers were contrary to the General Orders and broader policy issues regarding leasing and issuance of multiple quotas.
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Decision: Swart v. Holt d.b.a. Serendipity Farms
Complaint related to noise, odour, flies, bright lights and unsightliness from an equestrian centre in Kelowna. Complaint re-heard following an appeal to the B.C. Supreme Court.
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Decision: Sohi v. Malenstyn and DJM Farms Ltd.
Complaint related to dust, odour, and flooding from fill and manure management on a cranberry farm in Delta.
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Decision: Rohrer v. Hall
Complaint related to manure management practices and drainage issues from an equestrian centre in Aldergrove.
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Preliminary decision: Ofiesh, Elving, and Knapp v. Beckwith Holdings Ltd.
Complaint related to noise from propane cannons used for bird control on a blueberry farm in Saanich. Complaints dismissed as frivolous and vexatious against certain respondents, but will proceed against Beckwith Holdings Ltd.
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Decision: Northern Interior Dairyman’s Association and Mainland Dairymen’s Association v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to impose new freight rates on provincial milk producers. Northern Interior Dairyman’s Association challenged the rates as unfair and advocated for a total pooling system. The decision was related to the implementation of freight charges and pooling systems.
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Decision summary: Reid and Olera Farms v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Summary of appeal of BCEMB’s decision to enforce and collect levies and marketing licence fees. The appellants challenged the inclusion of certified organic eggs under the Egg Scheme and the enforcement of fees for production prior to December 2000.
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Decision: Winners Holstein Farms Ltd. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to reduce the Manufactured Milk Quota (MMQ). Winners Holstein Farms Ltd. challenged the decision based on the interpretation of the “catastrophe” clause and Section 7.02(d) of BCMMB’s ‘Consolidated Order’. The decision was related to the reinstatement of MMQ.
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Decision: Zimmerman v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to reinstate only part of Zimmerman’s MSQ lost due to mudslides affecting milk production. Zimmerman’s reasons included farm isolation and production challenges. The decision was related to Milk Market Sharing Order 28.
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Decision: McMurtry v. SNP Blueberry Farm Ltd. and Sekhon Blueberry Farm Ltd.
Complaint related to noise from propane cannons used for bird control on a blueberry farm in Surrey.