Industry: Chicken
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Response: BCFIRB to B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission and B.C. Chicken Marketing Board — Clarification on supervisory review and support for strategic framework
BCFIRB acknowledges the BCBHEC and BCCMB’s joint initiative to establish a “BC Chicken Industry Strategic Plan” and clarifies that no supervisory review on pricing matters is currently initiated or requested. BCFIRB requests updates on pricing matters and the strategic plan’s progress.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Chicken Marketing Board — Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation implementation
BCFIRB reviewed the BCCMB’s implementation of the 2018 Quota Assessment Tools supervisory review directions, addressing changes to General Orders and stakeholder communications.
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Letter: BCFIRB to supply-managed boards — Succession planning and non-family members — Request for submissions
BCFIRB requests submissions from supply management boards regarding the inclusion of non-family members in the “exempt persons” list for quota transfers, following the 2018 Quota Assessment Tools supervisory review decision.
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Province of British Columbia — Draft Principles that Guide the Relationship with Indigenous Peoples
The Province of British Columbia outlines draft principles to guide its relationship with Indigenous peoples. These principles aim to establish a government-to-government relationship based on respect, recognition and reconciliation, informed by legal frameworks such as the Constitution Act, UNDRIP and the TRC Calls to Action.
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Letter: BCFIRB to supply-managed boards — Clarification on 10/10/X and 10/10/0 transfer assessments
BCFIRB clarifies inconsistencies in the February 2, 2018 Quota Assessment Tools supervisory review decision, regarding quota transfer assessments and new entrant quota.
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Directive: BCFIRB to poultry boards and commissions — Expectations update on poultry catching and animal welfare
BCFIRB outlines expectations for B.C. poultry boards to ensure compliance with animal care standards during poultry catching and loading. BCFIRB directs boards to ensure producer presence during these processes, enforce mandatory animal care programs, and address any gaps in the Codes of Practice or national programs.
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Request: BCFIRB to Chairs of Commodity Boards — Feedback on Draft Terms of Reference for Public Accountability and Reporting Project
BCFIRB requests feedback from the chairs of commodity boards on the draft Terms of Reference for the Public Accountability and Reporting Project by March 30, 2018. The project aims to establish criteria and performance measures for industry performance and governance, with annual public reports due starting April 1, 2019.
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Directive: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Draft project terms of reference for Public Accountability and Reporting Project
BCFIRB outlines a project to engage all B.C.’s regulated and supply-management marketing boards in establishing industry performance indicators and governance criteria. The project aims to improve transparency and accountability through consistent public reporting, with deliverables due by September 2018 and annual reports starting in April 2019.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Next steps and meetings on PARP draft measures and industry targets
BCFIRB thanks boards for initial feedback on draft PARP measures and targets, and will schedule June-July 2018 meetings with board representatives.
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Letter: BCFIRB to supply-managed boards — Succession planning and non-family members — Submission extension
BCFIRB approves the extension of the submission deadline for all commodity boards to make submissions regarding quota transfer assessments, succession planning and non-family members.