Category: General oversight
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Request: BCFIRB to Chairs of Commodity Boards — Feedback on Draft Terms of Reference for Public Accountability and Reporting Project
BCFIRB requests feedback from the chairs of commodity boards on the draft Terms of Reference for the Public Accountability and Reporting Project by March 30, 2018. The project aims to establish criteria and performance measures for industry performance and governance, with annual public reports due starting April 1, 2019.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Cranberry Marketing Commission — British Columbia Cranberry Marketing Commission 2018 election
BCFIRB directs the BCCMC to cancel the current 2018 election process due to irregularities in the nomination process and election timeline. Further directions on re-running the election will be provided.
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Letter: BCFIRB to supply-managed boards — Succession planning and non-family members — Submission extension
BCFIRB approves the extension of the submission deadline for all commodity boards to make submissions regarding quota transfer assessments, succession planning and non-family members.
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Memo: BC Hatching Egg Commission to BC Broiler Hatching Egg Producers — Utilization changes for 2019
The BCBHEC informs BC broiler hatching egg producers about the increase in quota utilization to 106% for the 2019 production year and outlines the transitional plan for managing growth and meeting allocation targets. The plan includes strategic vision development and compliance with the Quota Assessment Tools Supervisory Review (QATSR).
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Questions on quota distribution policy prior approval
BCFIRB outlines key questions for the BCEMB regarding its quota distribution policy prior approval request. Topics include the New Entrant Program, regional production growth, quota distribution options, and plans for quota allocation following BCFIRB’s supervisory review decision.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Report on enforcement actions and gaps in animal welfare monitoring
BCFIRB outlines its expectations for the BCEMB regarding animal welfare monitoring and enforcement. BCEMB must submit a report by August 10, 2018, detailing enforcement actions, gaps in monitoring, and steps to address these gaps following recent animal welfare incidents.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Allocation prior approval request — June 25, 2018 meeting
BCFIRB requests the BCEMB to confirm their understanding of the implications of the Quota Review decision, specifically regarding producer eligibility for growth quota following quota transfers. BCFIRB emphasizes the need for substantive information and a SAFETI analysis if BCEMB proposes changes to quota management directions.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board — 2018 Election and Appointment Rules and Procedures
BCFIRB approves the BCMMB’s ‘BCMMB Election and Appointment Rules and Procedures’ under section 3(4) of the BCMMB Regulation, following a scheduled three-year review with its producers.
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Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Government principles guiding relationship with Indigenous Peoples
BCFIRB notifies regulated marketing boards and commissions about the release of the “Draft Principles that Guide the Province of British Columbia’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples” and encourages them to consider the role of Indigenous peoples in the regulated marketing sectors.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Allocation prior approval request follow-up questions
BCFIRB requests additional information from BCEMB regarding timelines for developing options to current policies, a regional development plan, and an updated New Entrant Program to support small farm growth.