Type: Decision
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Preliminary decision: Fraser Valley Duck & Goose Ltd. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
BCFIRB issues a procedural decision denying Fraser Valley Duck & Goose Ltd.’s application for disclosure of internal BCCMB communications, upholding the principle of deliberative privilege.
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Decision: Ollenberger (Geertsma) v. Breukelman
Complaint related to odour, noise, dust, and flooding from a broiler farm in Abbotsford.
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Preliminary decision: Fraser Valley Duck and Goose Ltd. v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board
BCFIRB dismisses Fraser Valley Duck and Goose Ltd.’s first appeal issue regarding the impact of the Assurance of Supply Order on non-regulated processors, citing jurisdiction limitations. The appeal will proceed on the second issue concerning chicken allocation permits.
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Decision: Binnendyk, Boes, and Gelderman v. British Columbia Hog Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCHMC’s decision not to proceed with a price equalization program.
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Decision: Fraser Valley Duck and Goose Ltd. v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board
The BCFIRB dismissed the appeal by Fraser Valley Duck and Goose Ltd. regarding BCCMB’s decision not to provide growth allocation under Part 8 of its General Orders. The panel found that FVDG was not eligible as a deemed new entrant due to not meeting the required processing threshold.
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Decision: Fraser Valley Mushroom Growers Co-operative Association v. British Columbia Mushroom Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMuMB’s decision to grant an agency licence to Pacific Fresh Mushrooms Inc. Fraser Valley Mushroom Growers Co-operative Association opposed the designation of a second agency, citing concerns about timing and necessary amendments to the scheme and general order.
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Decision: Farmcrest Foods Ltd. v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board and B.C. Chicken Growers’ Association
The B.C. Marketing Board dismisses Farmcrest Foods Ltd.’s appeals regarding the increase of its specialty permit and waiver of over-production penalties. BCMB upheld the decision to maintain the current permit level and enforce penalties.
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Decision: Five-Fry Farms Ltd. v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision to restrict quota or permit holders to no more than three egg production units. Five-Fry Farms Ltd. challenges the “three farm rule” as outdated and inconsistent with current economic realities and production options. The decision was related to the Standing Order s. 7(n).
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Preliminary decision: Fox, and Citizens for Legitimate Composting v. Truong Farm
Complaint related to odour and environmental violations from a mushroom composting operation in Langley. Complaint dismissed as the operation ceased, and future operations would differ significantly.
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Decision: Fischer v. Sidhu
Complaint related to noise from propane cannons and other devices on a blueberry farm in Abbotsford.