Industry: Milk
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Notification: BCFIRB to supply-managed boards and commissions — Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation Initiation
BCFIRB notifies B.C.’s supply-managed boards of the initiation of a SAFETI-based review to evaluate the outcomes of the 2005 quota transfer assessment directions. The review will focus on quota movement, barriers to entry, and industry renewal, with coordination and cooperation from the boards.
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BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Delivery of principles-based regulation expectations going forward
BCFIRB outlines directives for commodity boards to adopt principles-based regulation and the SAFETI framework (Strategic, Accountable, Fair, Effective, Transparent, Inclusive).
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Response: BCFIRB to Council of Marketing Boards — Clarification on handling FOI requests for board and commission documents
BCFIRB outlines its statutory rights and responsibilities regarding the management and disclosure of information from commodity boards, particularly in the context of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. BCFIRB emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability while addressing the sensitivity of certain documents.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board — Responsibilities and process for national producer-processor dairy negotiations
BCFIRB outlines its responsibilities and process considerations related to the outcomes of national producer-processor dairy negotiations. BCFIRB requires the BCMMB to provide a SAFETI-based analysis and recommendations, and will consult stakeholders, including the B.C. Dairy Council and B.C. Dairy Association, for feedback on the recommendations.
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Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation Project — Proposed terms of reference
BCFIRB summarises the proposed terms of reference for the supervisory review evaluating the effectiveness, utility and appropriateness of quota assessment tools.
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Letter: BCFIRB to supply-managed boards — Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation workshop preparation
BCFIRB provides workshop details, preparation guidance and supporting materials for the Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation Project to supply-managed commodity boards and commissions.
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Letter: BCFIRB to supply-managed boards and commissions — Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation workshop preparation
BCFIRB outlines the agenda and objectives for the February 3, 2017 workshop held as part of the Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation Project supervisory review.
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Decision: Nagetaal v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to deny an exemption from the Cottage Industry Program eligibility rules. The appellant sought relief based on exceptional circumstances, arguing against the policy that restricts participation to those without prior quota ownership. The BCMMB maintained restrictions were required under BCFIRB’s Specialty Review directions.
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Preliminary decision: Harvey v. HS Jansen and Sons
Complaint related to manure management operations and potential water contamination from a dairy farm affecting the Hullcar Aquifer. Panel adjourned the complaint as other provincial agencies continued work on resolving the broader water contamination issue.