Outcome: Denied / dismissed
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Decision: B.C. Egg Marketing Board recommendation — Additional exemptions from BCFIRB Quota Assessment Tools direction
BCFIRB denies the BCEMB’s recommendation to exempt certain quota transfers from the 12-month moratorium on receiving growth quota, emphasizing the need for sound marketing policy and adherence to quota management objectives.
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Decision: Bagga v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding two dogs in Richmond due to inadequate living conditions, including lack of access to clean water, inadequate space, and unsanitary conditions. The dogs were kept in cramped enclosures with limited light and were often unattended.
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Decision: Cummings v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 8 horses due to inadequate food, water, and veterinary care, as well as neglect of hoof maintenance. The horses were found in poor body condition, with one horse suffering from an untreated hoof abscess.
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Decision: Clendenning v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 24 cats, 18 rabbits, and 9 dogs in Chilliwack due to conditions including high ammonia levels, inadequate ventilation and unsanitary living conditions. The animals exhibited issues such as emaciation, untreated medical conditions and severe fear in dogs. The appellant had a history of past seizures by the BC SPCA.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Cranberry Marketing Commission — British Columbia Cranberry Marketing Commission 2018 election
BCFIRB directs the BCCMC to cancel the current 2018 election process due to irregularities in the nomination process and election timeline. Further directions on re-running the election will be provided.
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Decision: Learmonth and Lewis v. Coral Beach Farms Ltd.
Complaint related to noise from frost fans, turbo sprayers, and helicopters used by a cherry farm in Coldstream.
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Dismissal: Robbins d.b.a. K&M Farms v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to not direct Rossdown to continue processing services.
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Procedural decision: Primary Poultry Processors Association of British Columbia v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s pricing decision to implement a new pricing formula for the live price of chicken. The appellant sought a partial stay of the decision, arguing it would cause irreparable harm and affect the processor/grower relationship.
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Decision: Prokam Enterprises Ltd. and Thomas Fresh Inc. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to confirm cease and desist orders and revoke licenses, requiring Prokam to sign a grower marketing agreement with BCfresh. Prokam sought a stay of the decision pending appeal, arguing jurisdictional overreach and potential harm.
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Decision: Robbins d.b.a. K&M Farms v. British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board
Appeal of BCTMB’s decision refusing to direct Rossdown Farms & Natural Foods to provide primal cut services to K&M Farms. The appeal was related to the British Columbia Turkey Marketing Scheme and the need for custom processing services to support farm-differentiated products.