Industry: Broiler hatching egg
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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.
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Decision: Skye Hi Farms Inc. and Van Ginkel d.b.a. V3 Farms v. British Columbia Broiler Hatching Egg Commission
Appeal of BCBHEC’s quota allotment decision to grant a stay. Appellants argue procedural fairness and sound marketing policy issues. The decision was related to Amending Order 11.
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Directive: BCFIRB to poultry boards and commissions — Governance and oversight expectations regarding biosecurity audits
BCFIRB outlines expectations for the poultry boards regarding transparency and public confidence in biosecurity audits. The boards’ responses to information requests did not meet these expectations. A meeting will be arranged to review governance requirements and supervisory expectations.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission — Disposition of funds received from transfer of quota to Ontario
BCFIRB outlines the acceptable use and management of the Ontario Reserve Fund by the BCBHEC. BCFIRB reaffirms that the fund must be used for industry improvement, with prior approval for expenditures and adherence to good accounting practices. BCFIRB recommends BCBHEC review the fund distribution plan using a SAFETI approach.
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Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Amendments to the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act
BCFIRB outlines amendments to the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act following the royal assent of Bill 23. The amendments clarify board authorities on biosecurity, insurance, and administrative penalties, and BCFIRB sets expectations for boards to follow principles-based regulation.
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Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Invitation to February 2016 PBR/SAFETI Workshop
BCFIRB invites marketing boards and commissions to a workshop on February 24, 2016, in Abbotsford. The workshop will focus on principles-based regulation (PBR) and SAFETI, aiming to assess and improve governance and regulatory practices within the regulated marketing sector.
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Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Accountability and expectations of chairs
BCFIRB notifies the chairs of the eight commodity boards about an upcoming meeting to review governance expectations and accountability. The meeting will discuss financial accountability, conflicts of interest, transparency, and other governance issues. BCFIRB staff will arrange the meeting and provide background materials in advance.
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Request: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Review of position descriptions for Lieutenant Governor-in-Council-appointed chairs
BCFIRB requests feedback from marketing boards and commissions on the current position descriptions for Lieutenant Governor in Council-appointed chairs. The review aims to ensure these descriptions accurately reflect roles and responsibilities, supporting effective governance and future appointments. Initial comments are requested by January 29, 2016.
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Letter: BCFIRB to poultry boards and commissions — Update on biosecurity measures in the poultry sector
BCFIRB acknowledges the efforts of the BCBHEC, BCEMB, BCCMB and BCTMB in improving biosecurity measures in the poultry sector. BCFIRB expects these boards to maintain leadership in communication, education, decision-making and enforcement to ensure ongoing improvements.
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Directive: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Marketing boards and commissions transparency — Responsibility for disclosure to supervisory board
BCFIRB outlines the transparency and disclosure responsibilities of boards and commissions under the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act and its Regulations. BCFIRB emphasizes the legal obligation to provide all minutes, orders, reports, rules and regulations to BCFIRB promptly to ensure effective oversight.