Industry: Chicken
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCCMB — Initial expectations and directions on long-term formula development process
BCFIRB outlines initial expectations and directions for the BCCMB’s long-term pricing formula development process, emphasizing the need for cooperation among stakeholders. Following the Primary Poultry Processors Association of BC’s refusal to participate, BCFIRB directs the BCCMB to add the BCFIRB Liaison (Wendy Holm) as an active, non-voting member to its new pricing committee.
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Letter: BCCMB to BCFIRB — Response to information request on long-term pricing process
This letter provides the written answers requested by BCFIRB in its March 21, 2022, letter, clarifying the BCCMB’s intended process for developing its long-term pricing formula ahead of their April 12 meeting. The letter outlines its plan to use a Pricing Model Committee to develop the B.C. Cost Recovery model following BCFIRB approval.
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Letter: BCFIRB to Stakeholders — Request for final submissions on BCBHEC recommendations and meeting invitation re BCCMB plan
BCFIRB requests final stakeholder submissions by May 10 on the BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission’s pricing recommendations and invites parties to schedule June meetings regarding the BC Chicken Marketing Board’s formula development plan.
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Summary PARP report for 2021 reporting period
BCFIRB’s annual Public Accountability and Reporting Program summary report, based on the regulated marketing boards and commissions’ individual reports for the 2021 reporting period.
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCBHEC and BCCMB — Meetings with panel conditional on receiving final recommendations for Chicken Pricing Supervisory Review
BCFIRB informs the BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission and BC Chicken Marketing Board it will schedule December meetings to discuss their final recommendations, conditional on receiving them by the end of November.
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Correspondence from BCFIRB: Primary Poultry Processors Association of British Columbia v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
The document discusses the completion of a supervisory process, after which the PPABC can notify its intent to proceed with an appeal. It provides clarification on the decision made by the presiding member.
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Procedural decision: Primary Poultry Processors Association of British Columbia v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
An appeal of BCCMB pricing order #163 is deferred to be addressed by a supervisory panel as part of a supervisory review. The PPPABC can proceed with this and other deferred appeals after the supervisory process is completed.
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Decision: Gardiner and Paul v. Springbend Chicken Corp.
Complaint related to dust, odour, noise, and flies from a poultry operation in Grindrod.
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Directive: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Final framework for Administrative Monetary Penalties and next steps
BCFIRB outlines the final framework for administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) under the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act, requiring commodity boards to submit their policies by April 1, 2022. Boards not using penalties must provide a SAFETI-based rationale by June 30, 2021. BCFIRB will review biosecurity program outcomes and ensure consistency across boards.
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Letter: BCFIRB to PPPABC — Response to concerns and direction to remain in established review process for chicken sector pricing review
This letter is BCFIRB’s direct response to the Primary Poultry Processors’ Association of BC’s May 14, 2021 letter. BCFIRB formally rejects the PPPABC’s request to submit feedback directly to the supervisory panel, and directs the PPPABC to continue participating in the established review process