Type: Decision
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Preliminary decision: Golder v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Summary dismissal regarding late filing and missing filing fee for an appeal of the seizure of two donkeys. The appeal was dismissed due to not meeting the filing deadline and lacking the required filing fee.
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Judicial review decision: Global Greenhouse Produce et al. v. BC Marketing Board, 2003 BCSC 1508
B.C. Supreme Court reviewed disputes over BC Marketing Board’s supervisory process, levies for U.S. trade litigation, and restrictions on Global Greenhouse’s marketing rights.
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Decision: Hallmark Poultry Processors Ltd. et al. v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board and B.C. Chicken Growers’ Association
The B.C. Marketing Board dismisses various appeals against the BCCMB’s 2000 policy rules, which reformed the Export Program and introduced new regulations. The decision includes a directive for BCCMB to implement production standards by December 31, 2003.
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Decision: Hann d.b.a. Biota Farm v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision to deny Hann’s request for quota conversion. Hann sought recognition as a registered quota holder or exemption from registration requirements. The decision was related to the BCEMB’s Standing Order and the September 2005 Report on specialty market and new entrant policies.
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Decision: Glenwood Valley Farms Ltd. v. B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission
The BCFIRB dismissed Glenwood Valley Farms Ltd.’s appeal against BCVMC’s decision on the 2006 mini-cucumber quota allocation, upholding the commission’s policy decisions and allocation process.
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Preliminary decision: Golder v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Summary dismissal regarding the late filing of an appeal and missing filing fee related to the seizure of two donkeys. The appeal was dismissed due to the failure to submit the required filing fee by the deadline.
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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.