Supervisory Review: MPL BC Agency Designation Approval (2022)
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Submission: Windset Farms and Greenhouse Grown Foods Inc. − MPL BC Agency Designation Review
Windset Farms and Greenhouse Grown Foods Inc. submit arguments against the designation of MPL BC as an agency, citing lack of trust and failure to meet required factors for agency designation.
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Corrigendum: MPL British Columbia Distributors Inc. (MPL BC) agency designation prior approval decision
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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Letter: Dentons Canada LLP to BCFIRB — Request for clarification of MPL BC prior approval process decision
Counsel for MPL BC seeks clarification from BCFIRB regarding the designation of MPL BC as an agency for the 2023-2025 growing season, addressing potential typographical errors in the decision.
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Decision: MPL British Columbia Distributors Inc. (MPL BC) agency designation approval
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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Letter: Dentons Canada LLP to BCFIRB — Request for confirmation regarding effective date and applicable period of MPL BC’s agency designation
Counsel for MPL BC requests BCFIRB confirm the effective date and applicable period of MPL BC’s agency designation for the 2024-2025 growing season.
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Letter: Lawson Lundell LLP to BCFIRB — Response to request for clarification of decision
Counsel for Windset Farms (Canada) Ltd. and Greenhouse Grown Foods Inc. disputes MPL BC’s interpretation of BCFIRB’s decision, emphasizing the need for further review by the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission before the 2024-2025 growing season.
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Letter: Affleck Hrabinsky Burgoyne LLP to BCFIRB — Request for clarification
Counsel for the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission requests clarification from BCFIRB regarding the MPL BC designation as a designated agency for the 2024-2025 growing season, highlighting potential conflicts in BCFIRB’s decision and the need for a “section 3” review.
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Decision (Revised): MPL BC Agency Designation Approval − BCFIRB’s Probationary Approval with Conditions
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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Letter: Dentons Canada LLP to BCFIRB and Affleck Hrabinsky Burgoyne LLP — MPL British Columbia Distributors Inc. appointment of B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission liaison
Counsel for MPL BC reports the appointment of David Einstandig as liaison to BCVMC, following BCFIRB’s decision regarding MPL’s probationary license conditions.
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Letter: BCFIRB to parties — Correspondence regarding MPL BC agency designation prior approval decision
BCFIRB addresses correspondence regarding the MPL BC agency designation prior approval decision, noting the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission’s request for clarification and Windset Farms (Canada Ltd.) and Greenhouse Grown Foods Inc.’s indication that they may seek judicial review.