Category: General oversight
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Hog Marketing Commission — Approval of revised election rules and procedures
BCFIRB approves the revised election rules and procedures of the BCHMC. The approval follows a scheduled review with producers, and BCFIRB suggests considering a “special election” option for future unscheduled vacancies.
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Reminder: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board — Obligation to review powers and duties in 2018
BCFIRB reminds the BCMMB of its obligation under the BCMMB Regulation to review its powers and duties in 2018. The review must be conducted in consultation with the Milk Industry Advisory Committee, BCFIRB and the ministry, with findings reported to BCFIRB.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — One-time exception for special election to fill unscheduled vacancy
BCFIRB approves a one-time exception to the BCEMB’s 2015 Election Rules, allowing a special election to fill an unscheduled vacancy. This special election will occur concurrently with the general election starting in January 2018, for a two-year term commencing March 2018.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Regulated marketing and animal welfare — Follow-up on B.C. Egg Marketing Board report
BCFIRB acknowledges the BCEMB’s report on actions taken to address animal welfare issues highlighted in a 2018 video. BCFIRB is satisfied with the board’s immediate response and ongoing efforts, including policy development and staff training, to proactively identify and manage animal welfare concerns during farm visits.
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Notification: BCFIRB to poultry boards and commissions — Completion of Mandatory Notifiable Avian Influenza Insurance Review phases
BCFIRB acknowledges receipt of the Mandatory Insurance Review Committee’s reports on managing the financial consequences of notifiable avian influenza in B.C. poultry industry. BCFIRB supports the poultry boards and MIRC initiative and awaits a joint submission on managing these financial impacts.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Quota distribution policy for 108,741 layers
BCFIRB directs the BCEMB to distribute 108,741 layers of quota under its current Consolidated Orders, allocating 30% to the New Producer Program and other public policy objectives, and 70% pro-rata to licensed quota holders. BCFIRB will not approve future allocation recommendations until BCEMB incorporates its proposed new/updated programs framework.
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Submission: BCFIRB to Ministry of Agriculture — Canadian tariff rate quotas (TRQs) under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Supports BC’s call for fairer tariff rate quota distribution in dairy, poultry, and eggs under CPTPP, emphasizing benefits for BC producers and processors.
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Submission: B.C. Milk Marketing Board QATE non-family succession request
BCMMB provides clarity on Recommendation “E” from the 2017-18 quota review, addressing non-family succession in the dairy industry and the implications of expanding the exempt persons list for quota transfers.
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Draft: BCFIRB — 2018 draft commodity board governance measures
Proposed governance measures and performance indicators for regulated marketing boards and commissions, covering board governance, financial accountability, stakeholder consultation, and decision-making standards.
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Submission: B.C. Milk Marketing Board SAFETI evaluation of 10/10/10 and LIFO policy
BCMMB evaluates the 10/10/10 and LIFO policy, highlighting its impact on quota management, market access, and industry sustainability in B.C. The report discusses challenges faced by producers under the current policy framework.