Outcome: Approved
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Decision: Parker v. Maciel
Complaint related to noise from a propane cannon used for bird control at a cherry orchard in Osoyoos.
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Decision: Paynter v. Gidda
Complaint related to noise from propane cannons used for bird control on a vineyard in West Kelowna.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Cranberry Marketing Commission — Agency designation for Pacific Coast Fruit Products Ltd.
BCFIRB approves the BCCMC’s recommendation to designate Pacific Coast Fruit Products Ltd. as an agency. The Commission is directed to notify industry members of this approval and include disclaimers regarding the agency’s business warranty and licensing requirements.
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Decision: Pan-O-Ramic Farms (1990) Ltd. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to not renew a transporter agreement. The appellant argued for a duty of fairness and due process, claiming the decision had serious financial consequences and was beyond the BCMMB’s jurisdiction. The decision was related to the BCMMB’s transportation policy.
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Decision: Pan-O-Ramic Farms (1990) Ltd. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to not renew Pan-O-Ramic Farms’ transporter contract. Pan-O-Ramic Farms argues procedural fairness and reasonable expectation of renewal. The decision was related to BCMMB’s regulatory authority and contract terms.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Cranberry Marketing Commission — Designation of Pacific Canadian Fruit Packers Inc. and Highbright Produce Inc. as agencies
BCFIRB approves the BCCMC’s recommendations to designate Pacific Canadian Fruit Packers Inc. and Highbright Produce Inc. as agencies. The panel notes the importance of informing producers of their right to appeal such decisions to BCFIRB.
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Decision summary: Reid and Olera Farms v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision to enforce and collect levies and marketing licence fees. The appellants challenged the inclusion of certified organic eggs under the Egg Scheme and the enforcement of fees for production prior to December 2000.
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Decision summary: Hong d.b.a. Hong Lee Farms v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Summary of appeal of BCCMB’s decision to deny a specialty chicken production permit of 1500-birds/week. The appellant argued for grandfathering based on past production levels and market demand for “Buddhist” chicken. The decision was related to the New Entrant, Niche Market and Specialty Program regulations.
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Decision summary: Primary Poultry Processors Association of BC v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Summary of appeal of BCCMB’s decision to allow Rossdown to custom kill its own production and designation of product to a new entrant without consultation while BC allocation was below processor requests.
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Approval: B.C. Marketing Board to B.C. Mushroom Marketing Commission — Designation of Amycel-Canada Distributing Inc. as an agency
BCMB approves the designation of Amycel-Canada Distributing Inc. as an agency of the B.C. Mushroom Marketing Commission, subject to conditions set by the commission. The approval includes disclaimers regarding the agency’s business aspects and the non-transferable nature of the designation.