Type: Decision
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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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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: 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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Decision: Dams, Warcup and Ritter v. Daybreak Farms Ltd.
Complaint related to excessive flies from a layer farm in Terrace.
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Decision summary: Lilydale Co-operative and “7 Growers” et al. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Summary of appeal of BCCMB’s decision to redirect chicken production under pre-existing contracts. The appellants challenged the Board’s authority and the manner of redirection, arguing it was arbitrary and fettered discretion. The decision was related to the policy of assurance of supply.
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Decision: Hopcott and Middleton v. British Columbia Cranberry Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMB’s decision to adjust marketing allocations. The appellants challenged the Cranberry Board’s failure to implement the BCMB’s directive to increase their allocations.
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Decision: Hopcott d.b.a. Meadows Feedlot and Cloudburst Cranberries Ltd. v. British Columbia Cranberry Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMC’s quota allocation decision to adjust cranberry production quotas. The appellants argued that the BCCMC’s method of calculating the 2001 set aside was unfair and underestimated their production, impacting their ability to sell their crop.