Industry: Broiler hatching egg
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Decision: Cross, Royal Columbian Poultry ULC, Royal Feather ULC, and Royal Greens Poultry Ltd. v. British Columbia Broiler Hatching Egg Commission
Appeal of BCBHEC’s enforcement decision to suspend producer licenses for non-compliance with the Consolidated Orders. The appellants challenged the suspension related to the marketing of “breaker quality eggs” and the appropriateness of enforcement measures. The decision was related to the Consolidated Orders on marketing broiler hatching eggs.
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Regulated Marketing Economic Policy — B.C. Regulated Marketing System Overview
This document establishes the high-level economic and public interest principles that BCFIRB and all supply-managed commodity boards (like the BCCMB and BCBHEC) must follow when creating and administering their regulations, orders, and policies.
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Decision: Skye Hi Farms Inc., Casey Van Ginkel DBA V3 Farms and Wilhelm Friesen & Lillian Fehr DBA W. Friesen Enterprises v British Columbia Broiler Hatching Egg Commission
Appeal of BCBHEC’s regulatory decision to enact Amending Order 11 and allot quota under the Regularization of Historically Non-compliant Silkie and Taiwanese Producers Program. Appellants argued the program failed to provide sufficient quota, undermined existing businesses, and was procedurally flawed.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to poultry boards and commissions — Salmonella Enteritidis and orderly marketing
BCFIRB outlines expectations for the BCBHEC, BCCMB, BCEMB and BCTMB regarding Salmonella Enteritidis risk management. BCFIRB requires continued effective risk management, cooperation with stakeholders, and annual reporting to ensure orderly marketing and biosecurity.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to poultry boards and commissions — Poultry disease insurance next steps
BCFIRB outlines expectations for proposals on mandatory poultry disease insurance, emphasizing timely resolution before fall 2016 due to avian influenza risks. The board highlights the need for a SAFETI process, legal and policy assessments, and public availability of decisions. BCFIRB supports the poultry boards and the MIRC initiative in addressing insurance coverage gaps.
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Letter: BCFIRB to regulated marketing board and commissions — Annual reports, auditor appointment requirements reminder and legislative update
BCFIRB reminds regulated marketing boards and commissions of key governance and reporting requirements, including demonstrating principles-based regulation and the required qualifications for auditors.
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Response: BCFIRB to Agri-Saki Consulting Inc. — Comments on draft mandatory disease insurance review and assessment work plan
BCFIRB outlines its comments on the draft Mandatory Disease Insurance Review and Assessment Work Plan, emphasizing the need for a thorough review of mandatory Notifiable Avian Influenza insurance implementation by poultry boards. BCFIRB declines participation in the steering committee due to its independent decision-making role under the NPMA.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board, B.C. Egg Marketing Board, B.C. Cranberry Marketing Commission and B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission — Election rules and procedures — Reminder of review schedule and approval process
BCFIRB reminds the BCMMB, BCCMC, BCBHEC and BCEMB to conduct a full review of their Election Rules and Procedures in 2015. BCFIRB outlines the regulatory requirements and expectations for amendments, including prior approval and publication on their websites.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to poultry boards and commissions — Mandatory disease insurance review and assessment next steps
BCFIRB outlines the next steps for poultry boards regarding the mandatory disease insurance review and assessment. The poultry boards are reminded of their responsibility to ensure regulatory measures are in place to protect the sector from avian influenza, and BCFIRB emphasizes the importance of a SAFETI-based approach in their decision-making process.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to Ministry of Agriculture — Amendments to NPMA and Poultry Disease Insurance
BCFIRB outlines considerations for proposed amendments to the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act, which would authorize boards to implement biosecurity programs, require mandatory insurance and assess penalties. BCFIRB provides procedural information and expectations for boards regarding the August 14, 2014 Order on poultry insurance.