Type: Process guidance
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Farm Practices Complaint Form
Form used to file a farm practices complaint with BCFIRB under the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act.
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Preparing for a BCFIRB appeal hearing
This guide explains how to prepare for an appeal hearing before the BC Farm Industry Review Board. It covers organizing evidence, preparing documents and witnesses, making an opening statement, and understanding the hearing process to effectively present your case.
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Rules of practice and procedure for complaints under the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act
Outlines BCFIRB’s rules for farm practices complaints, including definitions, deadlines, filing and withdrawal of complaints, facilitated settlement, knowledgeable person process, pre-hearing procedures, hearing procedures, evidence, costs, decision publication, and general provisions.
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FPPA process flowchart
Navigate the farm practice complaints process.
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Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation Project — Final terms of reference
Outlines the scope and objectives for the supervisory review of specialty markets in supply-managed sectors. It defines the review’s purpose, guiding principles, stakeholder engagement process and expected outcomes, aiming to improve transparency, responsiveness and long-term sustainability in specialty product marketing.
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Early Dispute Resolution Checklist
A general checklist for parties involved in a dispute, encouraging them to consider early dispute resolution (like negotiation or mediation) before proceeding with a formal tribunal hearing.
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Notice of Appeal form for Regulated Marketing Appeals (NPAA)
The official “Notice of Appeal” form required to appeal an order, decision or determination from a B.C. regulated marketing board or commission.
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Rules of practice and procedure for appeals under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (PCAA)
Outlines BCFIRB’s rules for animal custody appeals, including filing requirements, deadlines, hearings, evidence, witnesses, decisions and costs.
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2021 PARP reporting guide and templates for boards
BCFIRB provides the 2021 Public Accountability and Reporting Project (PARP) Reporting Guide and Excel templates for the 2020 reporting period. Sets out revised definitions, reporting measures, instructions and deadlines.
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Practice directive on document disclosure for PCAA appeals
Sets out approved methods for parties to deliver documents and evidence in animal custody appeals.