Outcome: Denied / dismissed
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Decision: St. Pierre v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Vancouver due to repeated exposure to abuse, including being kicked, punched and dragged, while the owner was unaware of the circumstances.
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Decision: Robbins d.b.a. K&M Farms v. British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board
Appeal of BCTMB’s decision to deny the request for custom kill priority days. Mark Robbins d.b.a. K&M Farms argued that the decision was inconsistent with Ministry policy and BCFIRB directives. The decision was related to the establishment of custom processing services for direct marketers.
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Decision: Bren-Den Ventures Ltd. v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision to deny an off-exchange quota transfer as part of a bona fide Going Concern Sale. Bren-Den Ventures Ltd. challenged the denial, arguing the sale met the necessary conditions. The decision was related to BCEMB’s Consolidated Order.
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Decision: Regier Properties Ltd v. British Columbia Broiler Hatching Egg Commission
Appeal of BCBHEC’s decision to dismiss the appeal due to late filing. Regier Properties Ltd argued for reconsideration based on new information and exceptional circumstances affecting their farm. The decision was related to the March 31, 2023 decision and the statutory limitation period for appeals.
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Decision: Kendall v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding 13 dogs, 3 cats, 14 goats, 31 chickens, 1 dog, 1 cat, 2 snakes, 1 rabbit, 28 chickens, 4 ducks, 31 quail and 48 rats in Ladysmith due to insufficient veterinary care, lack of consistent, safe and appropriate shelter and inadequate daily care. The animals were kept in unsanitary conditions, contributing…
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Decision: Ivens v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding three dogs in Victoria due to unsanitary living conditions, lack of adequate grooming, and lack of medical attention, including untreated eye and dental issues.
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Decision: B&L Poultry Ltd. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to deny relief from an overproduction levy for period A180. B&L Poultry Ltd. argued that exceptional circumstances, including avian influenza and previous flooding, impacted their production. The decision was related to the General Orders on overproduction levies.
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Decision: Homeland Farms Ltd v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to deny relief from an overproduction levy. Homeland Farms argued that their overproduction was due to a force majeure event caused by a clerical error by the CFIA, leading to additional chicks being placed.
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Decision: K&M Farms v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to deny K&M Farms’ request to grow pasture production on leased land. K&M Farms argued the decision was inconsistent with government policy and BCFIRB directives. The decision was related to BCCMB’s new leased land policies.
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Confirmation: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — BCEMB’s 2024 Quota Allocation Request
BCFIRB confirms that it will not review or approve the BCEMB’s 2024 Quota Allocation Request due to Order in Council No. 28, which removes the requirement for prior approval from BCFIRB for issuing quotas to registered producers.