Industry: Vegetable
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Conflict of interest considerations for Commission members
BCFIRB outlines conflict of interest considerations for BCVMC members, emphasizing the need for independence and fairness in decision-making. BCFIRB requests updates on any decisions made regarding conflicts of interest and acknowledges the Commission’s annual update of member conflict of interest declarations.
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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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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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Procedural decision: Prokam Enterprises Ltd. and Fresh v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Procedural decision regarding appellants’ request for document disclosure in their appeal against the BCVMC’s decisions, and issues of document redaction and relevance to the appeal’s context. The appeal concerns the BCVMC’s minimum pricing policy and its application.
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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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Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Government principles guiding relationship with Indigenous Peoples
BCFIRB notifies regulated marketing boards and commissions about the release of the “Draft Principles that Guide the Province of British Columbia’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples” and encourages them to consider the role of Indigenous peoples in the regulated marketing sectors.
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Decision: Prokam Enterprises Ltd. and Thomas Fresh Inc. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to confirm cease and desist orders and revoke licenses, requiring Prokam to sign a grower marketing agreement with BCfresh. Prokam sought a stay of the decision pending appeal, arguing jurisdictional overreach and potential harm.
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Directive: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Final PARP reporting criteria, measures, and timelines following June–July 2018 meetings
BCFIRB finalized PARP measures for governance, quota management, and industry targets, establishing baseline accountability and iterative reporting improvements.
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Draft: 2018 framework for industry performance targets
BCFIRB issued a draft framework guiding boards to develop 3 to 5 industry performance targets.