Industry: Broiler hatching egg
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Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation Project — Proposed terms of reference
BCFIRB summarises the proposed terms of reference for the supervisory review evaluating the effectiveness, utility and appropriateness of quota assessment tools.
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Letter: BCFIRB to supply-managed boards — Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation workshop preparation
BCFIRB provides workshop details, preparation guidance and supporting materials for the Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation Project to supply-managed commodity boards and commissions.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission — Conditional approval of Specialty Regulation Work Plan
BCFIRB approves the BCBHEC’s draft Specialty Regulation Work Plan, contingent upon amendments to address identified gaps. These include providing comprehensive background information, considering the full scope of potential regulation, and clarifying regulatory considerations on price and production controls.
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Letter: BCFIRB to supply-managed boards and commissions — Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation workshop preparation
BCFIRB outlines the agenda and objectives for the February 3, 2017 workshop held as part of the Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation Project supervisory review.
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Dismissal: W. Friesen, Skye Hi Farms Inc., Casey Van Ginkel DBA V3 Farms, Coastline & Bradner Farms v British Columbia Broiler Hatching Egg Commission
Appeal of BCBHEC’s Recommendation Report proposing to exempt Asian breeder producers from quota and price regulation, following BCFIRB’s March 29, 2016 order in the original Skye Hi decision. The appeal was dismissed as premature because no final decision had yet been issued.
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Request: BC Hatching Egg Commission to BCFIRB — Request for Asian hatching egg producers exemption
BCBHEC requests prior approval from BCFIRB to exempt Asian breeder producers from regulation, except for Biosecurity, Food Safety, and Premise Identification programs, to address ongoing appeals and market challenges.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Administrative penalties under NPMA
BCFIRB outlines the need for a collaborative effort with boards, commissions and the Ministry of Agriculture to develop administrative penalty policies under the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act. BCFIRB requests feedback and participation in a working group to establish these policies, which require BCFIRB approval before implementation.
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCBHEC — Election Rules and Procedures Amendment
BCFIRB grants conditional prior approval for the B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission’s “Rules and Procedures for the Election of Elected Commission Members,” contingent on the BCBHEC formally adopting BCFIRB’s final revisions.
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Letter: BCFIRB to poultry boards and commissions — Financial accountability issues arising
BCFIRB outlines expectations for financial accountability among poultry boards and associations regarding NPMA-related funding. BCFIRB directs boards to ensure funds are managed according to legislation and standards, and to report findings by June 30, 2015.