Outcome: Denied / dismissed
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Decision: Supervisory review of the Vancouver Island chicken industry
BCFIRB conducted a supervisory review of the Vancouver Island chicken industry to assess the feasibility of supporting a new processing plant proposed by Island Pride Poultry Processors Ltd. The review concluded that regulatory support for the plant is not justified due to economic challenges and the lack of a compelling long-term plan.
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Decision: Van Herk v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s quota revocation decision to cancel the appellant’s quota and producer licence under the Graduated Entry Program. Central issues were whether the appellants were “actively engaged” in milk production and whether the Board’s process created procedural unfairness and bias concerns.
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Decision: Truong Mushroom Farm Ltd. v. British Columbia Mushroom Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMuMB’s decision to limit Truong Mushroom Farm Ltd.’s production to 100,000 lbs. of mushrooms per month. The appellant challenged the jurisdiction of BCMuMB to enact an order limiting production and argued for an exemption based on existing contracts. The decision was related to the September 4, 1997 Order of BCMuMB.
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Decision: Truong Mushroom Farm Ltd. and All Seasons Mushroom Farms Inc. v. British Columbia Mushroom Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMB’s decision to regulate mushroom marketing through Orders 1/98 and 3/98. Truong Mushroom Farm Ltd. and All Seasons Mushroom Farms Inc. challenged the jurisdiction and application of these orders, citing issues of production control, discrimination, and conflict of interest.
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Decision: Skyacres Turkey Ranches Ltd. v. British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board
The appeal by Skyacres Turkey Ranches Ltd. challenges the BCTMB’s April 30, 2001, General Orders. The decision addresses the dismissal of the appeal as frivolous and the request to stay the General Orders under the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act.
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Decision: Westview Poultry Farms Ltd. v. British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board
The BCTMB raised preliminary issues regarding the timeliness and nature of Westview Poultry Farms Ltd.’s appeal concerning quota transfer decisions. The appeal was challenged for being filed outside the 30-day limit and for being frivolous, vexatious or trivial.
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Preliminary decision summary: Salmon Arm Poultry Farm Ltd. et al. v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Summary of preliminary matter on whether BCEMB decisions implementing BCMB supervisory directions were appealable or only subject to judicial review.
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Preliminary decision: Truitt v. Baker
Complaint related to odour from manure management practices involving horses kept as pets. Complaint dismissed as the respondent was not operating a farm business under the FPPA.
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Decision: Truong Mushroom Farm Ltd. and All Seasons Mushroom Farms Inc. v. British Columbia Mushroom Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMB’s decision to regulate marketing through Order 1/98 and Order 3/98. Truong Mushroom Farm Ltd. and All Seasons Mushroom Farms Inc. challenged the jurisdiction and application of these orders, arguing they were ultra vires and discriminatory.
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Decision: K & M Farms v. British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board
The decision addresses K & M Farms’ allegation of bias against a panel member in their appeal concerning the non-renewal of grower vendor quota and other licenses. The allegation was based on a previous complaint letter sent by K & M Farms’ co-owner.