Industry: Broiler hatching egg
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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.
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Principles-based regulation — Ten point summary
Attachment to a letter dated Dec. 30, 2015 inviting board and commission chairs to the February 2016 PBR workshop, explaining the UK Financial Services Authority’s approach to principles-based regulation.
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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.