Industry: Vegetable
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Submission: BCfresh to BCFIRB — Request to address Prokam’s bias allegations
BCfresh Vegetables Inc. (BCfresh) requests time to respond to Prokam’s December 30 submission and urges BCFIRB to promptly adjudicate Prokam’s bias allegations before proceeding with the supervisory review.
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Submission: Prokam and CFP to BCFIRB — Clarification of procedural fairness concerns
This letter is a reply to correspondence from BCfresh (dated January 3 and 8, 2020) which characterized Prokam’s position as an allegation of bias. Prokam is clarifying that its issue is one of procedural fairness and is requesting disclosure and an opportunity to respond.
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Decision: BCFIRB decision on interim relief sought by Prokam Enterprises Inc. on vegetable marketing and licensing for 2020/21
BCFIRB issued a formal decision regarding Prokam Enterprises Inc.’s request for interim relief in the vegetable marketing sector. The panel upheld the BC Vegetable Commission’s decision requiring Prokam to market its regulated product through BC Fresh, finding no procedural errors and affirming the decision aligns with sound marketing policy. It also denied Prokam’s request for…
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Letter: BCFIRB to Prokam Enterprises Ltd. — Vegetable Supervisory Review and Interim Relief Decision
BCFIRB addresses Prokam Enterprises Ltd.’s objections regarding evidence submissions from BCVMC and BC Fresh, and outlines the supervisory panel’s decision process for Prokam’s interim relief request.
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Submission: BCfresh to BCFIRB — Request for a prompt ruling on Prokam’s bias allegation
BCfresh Vegetables Inc. (BCfresh) submits that Prokam must promptly seek a formal ruling on its bias allegations in the Vegetable Supervisory Review, rather than holding the allegation in reserve.
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Letter: BCVMC to BCFIRB — Vegetable Supervisory Review Commission update
BCVMC provides a status update on the Vegetable Supervisory Review, following directions from BCFIRB’s November 27, 2019 letter. It outlines the commission’s strategic planning efforts, including its intent to improve transparency, strengthen governance, and enhance interest holder engagement in the regulated vegetable sector.
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Decision: BCFIRB 2019-20 Vegetable Marketing Commission Supervisory Review Final Decision
The final decision on the B. C. Farm Industry Review Boards supervisory review focusing on the BC Vegetable Marketing Commission’sstructure, governance, agency accountability, and storage crop delivery allocation. The review aimed to address issues of bias, conflict of interest, and improve agency compliance and market access for producers.
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Directive: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — 2020 PARP Template and Reporting Guide
BCFIRB distributes the 2020 Public Accountability and Reporting Project (PARP) Reporting Guide and Templates to regulated marketing boards and commissions. The guide includes revised reporting measures, and the templates are designed to streamline the reporting process. Boards must submit their completed templates by June 15, 2020.
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Decision: Prokam Enterprises Ltd. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s delivery allocation decision to approve Prokam Enterprises Ltd.’s 2020/21 delivery allocation. Prokam’s issues included calculation methods and a potential recording error. The decision was related to the BCVMC’s Consolidated General Orders on delivery allocation for storage crops.
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Update: BCFIRB to Mr. Mark Underhill — BCFIRB Vegetable Review
BCFIRB provides an update on the Vegetable Review supervisory panel’s progress. The decision is expected by December 18, 2020, covering the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission’s structure, agency oversight responsibilities and storage crop delivery allocation management.