Category: Regulated marketing appeal
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Decision: Droogendyk Hothouses Inc. v. B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission
BCFIRB dismisses Droogendyk Hothouses Inc.’s appeal against BCVMC’s decision to deny a producer-shipper license, citing alignment with sound marketing policy and insufficient evidence of special circumstances.
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Interim decision summary: Hallmark Poultry Processors Ltd. et al. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Summary of an interim decision addressing the scope of the BCCMB’s statutory obligation to produce documents in an appeal of 2000 regulatory changes tied to the National Allocation Agreement.
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Early Dispute Resolution Checklist
A general checklist for parties involved in a dispute, encouraging them to consider early dispute resolution (like negotiation or mediation) before proceeding with a formal tribunal hearing.
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Decision summary: Lilydale and 7 Growers v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Summary of the appeal of BCCMB’s decision to implement Parts 7 and 8 of its General Orders, which assure supply to processors and regulate new entrants. Appellants argue against fixed market shares and for open contracting.
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Decision summary: Rossdown Farms Ltd. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Summary of appeal of BCCMB’s decision to not assist Rossdown Farms Ltd. in maintaining an eight-week home schedule and directing product. The decision was related to the Board’s authority and the Competition Act.
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Decision summary: Lilydale Co-operative and “7 Growers” et al. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Summary of appeal of BCCMB’s decision to redirect chicken production under pre-existing contracts. The appellants challenged the Board’s authority and the manner of redirection, arguing it was arbitrary and fettered discretion. The decision was related to the policy of assurance of supply.
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Decision: Hopcott and Middleton v. British Columbia Cranberry Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMB’s decision to adjust marketing allocations. The appellants challenged the Cranberry Board’s failure to implement the BCMB’s directive to increase their allocations.
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Decision: Hopcott d.b.a. Meadows Feedlot and Cloudburst Cranberries Ltd. v. British Columbia Cranberry Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMC’s quota allocation decision to adjust cranberry production quotas. The appellants argued that the BCCMC’s method of calculating the 2001 set aside was unfair and underestimated their production, impacting their ability to sell their crop.
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Decision: White Spot Limited v. British Columbia Broiler Marketing Board
Appeal of BC Broiler Marketing Board’s decision to deny an open permit for broiler growth. White Spot Limited sought to increase its growing permit to utilize existing capacity and meet market demand.
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Decision summary: Hallmark Poultry Processors Ltd. et al. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Summary of appeal of BCCMB’s decision to enter into the National Allocation Agreement and Western Provinces Memorandum of Agreement.