Industry: Milk
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Letter: BCFIRB to supply-managed boards — Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation: BCFIRB expectations and looking forward
BCFIRB outlines expectations for the Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation Project, focusing on the effectiveness of 2005 Specialty Review policies related to transfer assessments and industry entry.
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Directive: BCFIRB to supply-managed boards and commissions — Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation — BCFIRB expectations and looking forward
BCFIRB outlines expectations for the Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation Project, focusing on the 2005 Specialty Review’s transfer assessment and industry entry policies. The directive includes process and outcomes expectations, emphasizing a SAFETI-based approach and requiring final submissions by June 30, 2017.
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Summary: Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation introductory workshop
BCFIRB summarized the February 3, 2017 Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation introductory workshop, which involved discussions with B.C.’s supply-managed boards on quota assessment tools and their effectiveness.
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Decision: Jacobsen v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to refuse a $100 freight rate for milk hauling when Highway 97 is used. Jacobsen’s issue was based on a 2008 commitment by BCMMB to charge a flat fee for milk pickup. The decision was related to BCMMB’s Consolidated Order and the Graduated Entry Program.
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Notification: BCFIRB to Mr. Edward Dyson — B.C. Milk Marketing Board New Entrant Program consultation
BCFIRB acknowledges Edward Dyson’s letter regarding the BCMMB’s New Entrant Program review. BCFIRB encourages participation in the ongoing consultation process, which includes an online submission tool and Spring Producer Meetings.
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Letter: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Quorum and conflict of interest
BCFIRB clarifies quorum requirements for regulated marketing boards and commissions. It emphasizes that quorum must be maintained for decision-making and outlines procedures for handling vacancies and ensuring governance continuity.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Board — Determination of compliance with the January 26, 2015 direction of BCFIRB
BCFIRB confirms BCMMB’s compliance with the January 26, 2015 direction regarding quota transfer assessments, concluding the supervisory review.
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Supervisory Report: A Review of the BC Milk Marketing Board’s Management of the Business Reorganization of a Quota Holder from 2011 to 2016
BCFIRB conducted a supervisory review of the BCMMB’s management of a quota holder’s business reorganization from 2011 to 2016, ensuring compliance with BCFIRB’s January 26, 2015 direction. The panel concluded that the Milk Board complied with the regulatory requirements.
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Request: BCFIRB to MIRC — Updates on Mandatory Avian Influenza Insurance Review
BCFIRB requests regular updates from the Mandatory Insurance Review Committee (MIRC) on the progress of the Mandatory Avian Influenza Insurance Review. The updated work plan, delayed due to the CFIA’s review of its compensation formula, now expects completion in early 2017.
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Procedural decision: Jacobsen v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Procedural decision regarding BCMMB’s application for summary dismissal of Jacobsen’s appeal regarding the raw milk hauling rate. Jacobsen argues that BCMMB should honor a 2008 determination of a $100 fee for milk transportation via Highway 97. The BCMMB’s application for summary dismissal was denied, allowing the appeal to proceed to a full hearing.