Industry: Milk
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board — Milk Marketing Board quota governance review — Graduated Entry Program
BCFIRB affirms that the BCMMB’s Graduated Entrant Program (GEP) rules, as outlined in the May 4, 2015 Notice to Producers, meet the conditions set in BCFIRB’s December 2014 conditional approval decision. The rules address “double dipping” by retracting GEP benefits if exempt family transfers occur within ten years.
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Supervisory review decision: B.C. Milk Marketing Board request to extend quota transfer exemption list
BCFIRB approves the BCMMB’s recommendation to extend the quota transfer exemption list to include nieces, nephews and grandchildren of quota holders, with conditions to ensure compliance with sound marketing policy.
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Decision: Mountain Valley Dairy Ltd. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s refusal to reconsider Mountain Valley’s licensing and pricing structure. Mountain Valley Dairy Ltd. argued for a new license class to support small on-farm niche processors, citing challenges in the current regulatory framework. The decision was related to the BCMMB’s Consolidated Order and the 2005 Specialty Review.
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Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Amendments to the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act
BCFIRB outlines amendments to the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act following the royal assent of Bill 23. The amendments clarify board authorities on biosecurity, insurance, and administrative penalties, and BCFIRB sets expectations for boards to follow principles-based regulation.
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Decision: Flamingo Foods Ltd. v. BC Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s enforcement decision to require immediate payment plus interest based on audit findings. The appellant disputes the accuracy of the audit, which concluded it underpaid for enriched milk used in specialty cheese production under the Domestic Dairy Product Innovation Program. The decision was related to Milk Board Orders 38(2) and 39(5).
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Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Invitation to February 2016 PBR/SAFETI Workshop
BCFIRB invites marketing boards and commissions to a workshop on February 24, 2016, in Abbotsford. The workshop will focus on principles-based regulation (PBR) and SAFETI, aiming to assess and improve governance and regulatory practices within the regulated marketing sector.
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Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Accountability and expectations of chairs
BCFIRB notifies the chairs of the eight commodity boards about an upcoming meeting to review governance expectations and accountability. The meeting will discuss financial accountability, conflicts of interest, transparency, and other governance issues. BCFIRB staff will arrange the meeting and provide background materials in advance.
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Request: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Review of position descriptions for Lieutenant Governor-in-Council-appointed chairs
BCFIRB requests feedback from marketing boards and commissions on the current position descriptions for Lieutenant Governor in Council-appointed chairs. The review aims to ensure these descriptions accurately reflect roles and responsibilities, supporting effective governance and future appointments. Initial comments are requested by January 29, 2016.
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Directive: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Marketing boards and commissions transparency — Responsibility for disclosure to supervisory board
BCFIRB outlines the transparency and disclosure responsibilities of boards and commissions under the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act and its Regulations. BCFIRB emphasizes the legal obligation to provide all minutes, orders, reports, rules and regulations to BCFIRB promptly to ensure effective oversight.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board — B.C. Milk Marketing Board quota governance review
BCFIRB approves the BCMMB’s recommendations on quota governance, including general quota allocation, quota exchange and whole farm transfers. BCFIRB requires further action on the Graduated Entrant Program to mitigate “double dipping” and defers consideration of extending quota transfer assessment exemptions to fall 2014.