Industry: Vegetable
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Letter: Affleck Hrabinsky Burgoyne LLP to BCFIRB — Request for Directions on BCVMC Allegations
Counsel for the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission requests that BCFIRB direct BCVMC to defer decisions on applications related to Prokam Enterprises Ltd. and MPL British Columbia Distributors Inc. until the supervisory review is complete.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Input on B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission conflict of interest rules, declaration form and codes of conduct
BCFIRB provides input to the BCVMC on their conflict of interest rules, declaration form and codes of conduct. BCFIRB suggests amendments for effectiveness and transparency, including cross-referencing documents, assembling them into one package, and emphasizing proactive conflict disclosure and public interest recognition.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Compliance with amended Vegetable Order under APMA
BCFIRB outlines expectations for the BCVMC regarding the amended Vegetable Order under the Agricultural Products Marketing Act. The Commission must document and integrate pricing policies with General Orders and provide copies to BCFIRB by May 7, 2021. BCFIRB also expects adherence to SAFETI principles.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — 2021 Election Policy changes and deadline extension
BCFIRB approves changes to the BCVMC’s 2021 Election Policy, including eligibility and nomination requirements, and directs a temporary amendment to extend the election deadline. The Commission must complete a full policy review with industry and submit amendments by November 26, 2021.
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Proceedings of the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations — Issue 6 — Evidence
The Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations discusses the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission’s failure to register and publish levy orders as required by the Statutory Instruments Act.
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Letter: Hunter Litigation Chambers to BCFIRB — Submissions on proposed interim order
Counsel for CFP Marketing Corporation and Prokam Enterprises Ltd. responds to BCFIRB’s proposed interim order in the supervisory review of allegations of bad faith and unlawful activity by the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission.
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Letter: Hunter Litigation Chambers to BCFIRB — Draft rules of practice and procedure
Counsel for Prokam Enterprises Ltd. submits feedback on draft rules for the supervisory review into allegations of bad faith and unlawful activity.
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Letter: McEwan Partners to BCFIRB — Draft rules of practice and procedure
Counsel for B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission members submits concerns regarding the draft rules of practice and procedure for the supervisory review into allegations of bad faith and unlawful activity.
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Excerpt: Conducting Administrative, Oversight & Ombudsman Investigations
This document outlines a template used by Ombudsman Ontario for assessing complaints, including steps for deciding whether to investigate, resolve informally or close cases.
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Letter: BCFIRB to parties — Pre-hearing conference
BCFIRB invites participants to a pre-hearing conference for the allegations of bad faith and unlawful activity review.