Type: Decision
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Decision: Droogendyk Hothouses Inc. v. B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission
BCFIRB dismisses Droogendyk Hothouses Inc.’s appeal against BCVMC’s decision to deny a producer-shipper license, citing alignment with sound marketing policy and insufficient evidence of special circumstances.
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Interim decision summary: Hallmark Poultry Processors Ltd. et al. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Summary of an interim decision addressing the scope of the BCCMB’s statutory obligation to produce documents in an appeal of 2000 regulatory changes tied to the National Allocation Agreement.
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Preliminary decision: Eason v. Outlander Poultry Farms Ltd.
Complaint related to unspecified disturbances from a poultry farm in Langley. The procedural decision addresses scheduling conflicts and confirms the hearing date.
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Decision: Eason v. Outlander Poultry Farms Ltd.
Complaint related to odour, noise, dust and flooding from a broiler chicken farm in Langley.
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Decision: BCFIRB to Central Vancouver Island vegetable producers — Resolving long-standing governance and marketing disputes among
BCFIRB approves BCVMC’s recommendation for VIFP’s agency designation under specific conditions with BC Fresh, and continues VIP’s agency status. BCVMC must provide a strategic review plan for the Vancouver Island regulated vegetable industry by February 1, 2014.
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Decision: Deverell v. Watt d.b.a. Morning Bay Vineyard and Estate Winery
Complaint related to increased water drainage and potential water contamination from vineyard operations on Pender Island.
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Decision summary: Lilydale and 7 Growers v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Summary of the appeal of BCCMB’s decision to implement Parts 7 and 8 of its General Orders, which assure supply to processors and regulate new entrants. Appellants argue against fixed market shares and for open contracting.
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Decision summary: Rossdown Farms Ltd. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Summary of appeal of BCCMB’s decision to not assist Rossdown Farms Ltd. in maintaining an eight-week home schedule and directing product. The decision was related to the Board’s authority and the Competition Act.
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Preliminary decision: The Corporation of Delta v. Westcoast Instant Lawns
Complaint related to whether Westcoast Instant Lawns is engaged in a “farm operation” under the FPPA, with procedural issues concerning document disclosure and witness summonses.
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Decision: Dams, Warcup and Ritter v. Daybreak Farms Ltd.
Complaint related to excessive flies from a layer farm in Terrace.