Outcome: Denied / dismissed
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Preliminary decision: Gaudette v. 93 Land Company
Complaint related to odour from a manure composting operation. Complaint deemed frivolous and dismissed due to lack of personal interest and BCFIRB’s jurisdiction over non-farm operations.
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Decision: McIntosh v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding 15 dogs and 4 puppies in Vernon due to unsanitary living conditions, severe dental disease, untreated medical issues including luxating patellas and hydrocephalus, and lack of basic care.
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Decision: Grewal v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding one dog in New Westminster due to inadequate shelter, unsanitary conditions, lack of veterinary care for a leg injury, and insufficient protection from cold weather.
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Ruling: Application to call Dawn Glyckherr and recall Andre Solymosi as witnesses
BCFIRB denies applications to call Ms. Dawn Glyckherr and recall Mr. Andre Solymosi as witnesses in the supervisory review. The ruling concludes that the evidence provided does not justify further examination of these individuals.
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Decision: Cross v. British Columbia Broiler Hatching Egg Commission
Appeal of BCBHEC’s enforcement decision to suspend licenses. The appellants contested the evidence of non-compliance, the suspension of Royal Feather’s license without warning, the proportionality of the enforcement measure, and the BCBHEC’s consideration of subsection 27(6) before suspending licenses. The decision was related to the Consolidated Order’s section 27 on broiler hatching eggs.
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Procedural decision: Prokam Enterprises Ltd. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
The decision addresses whether there are unresolved issues in appeals deferred during a supervisory review, and considers the BCVMC’s application for summary dismissal of an earlier appeal. The appeals involve Prokam’s licensing and marketing directives under the General Marketing Agreement.
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Decision: Magaw v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 40 dogs in Salmo due to conditions including inadequate shelter, unsanitary living conditions, lack of veterinary care and malnutrition. The dogs exhibited issues such as low body condition scores, dental disease and stereotypic behaviors. The appellant had a history of past complaints and non-compliance with care standards.
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Decision: Seddon v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 16 dogs in Pinantan Lake due to unsanitary living conditions, inadequate ventilation, and untreated medical issues including giardia, roundworm, and distemper. The appellant had a history of past seizures by the BC SPCA.
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Decision: MPL British Columbia Distributors Inc. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to deny MPL’s request for an extension of the deadline for greenhouse vegetable producers to transfer agencies. MPL argued the denial effectively rejected their application for a Class 1 Agency designation for the 2021 growing season. The decision was related to the BCVMC’s grower transfer policy.
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Decision: Smith v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding six thoroughbred horses in Mission due to conditions including inadequate shelter, deep mud, lack of food and water, and untreated medical issues such as muscular atrophy, rain scald, and hoof problems.