Category: General oversight
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Submission: B.C. Milk Marketing Board Quota Tools Assessment Review follow-up questions
BCMMB submits responses to BCFIRB’s follow-up questions about under-production trends and quota management in the dairy sector.
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Submission: B.C. Milk Marketing Board Quota Tools Assessment Review follow-up questions
BCMMB evaluates the strategic implications of eliminating the LIFO and 10/10/10 policies, focusing on long-term industry benefits, quota management and compliance with B.C.’s legal framework.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Amendments to Consolidated Orders Required
BCFIRB requests the BCEMB to amend its Consolidated Orders according to the prior approval given on March 27, 2017. The amendments involve changes to quota issuance, transfer rules, and provincial quota exchange rules, while some changes were not approved and require further evaluation.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Chicken Marketing Board — Approval of election rules and procedures
BCFIRB approves the BCCMB’s election rules and procedures under section 3.02.2(2) of the British Columbia Chicken Marketing Scheme following a full review by the BCCMB.
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Reminder: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Input extension on quorum and conflict of interest
BCFIRB reminds all commodity boards and commissions to submit their comments on quorum and conflict of interest by November 2, 2017. BCFIRB is considering issuing supervisory directions on these matters and requests input from the boards and commissions.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission — Temporary use of the Restricted (“Ontario”) Fund
BCFIRB approves the BCBHEC’s request to temporarily use the Restricted Fund to support the Avian Influenza surveillance program and rapid response plan during the 2017/18 season. The approval is contingent on transparency and accountability, with any other use of the fund requiring prior approval.
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Letter: BCFIRB to supply-managed boards — Quota Assessment Review process update
BCFIRB provides an update on the quota assessment review project, indicating that the decision is expected by January 15, 2018.
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Letter: BCBHEC to BCFIRB — Clarification on regulation of Asian hatching egg production
BCBHEC clarifies the role of BC Chicken Marketing Board’s Specialty Markets Advisory Committee (SMAC) in the regulation of Asian hatching egg production.
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Denial: BCFIRB to B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission — Request to proceed with Work Action Plan during process suspension
BCFIRB denies the BCBHEC’s request to proceed with its Work Action Plan during the suspension of the Specialty Regulation Review process. The suspension remains until a new chair is appointed, ensuring all members understand the Work Plan goals.
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Response: BCFIRB to Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry — BCTMB New Entrant Program Review Request
BCFIRB acknowledges Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry’s request to review aspects of the BCTMB’s new entrant program. BCFIRB advises participation in the BCTMB’s Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation process and directs inquiries to the BCTMB’s General Manager.