Industry: Vegetable
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Letter: BCFIRB to supply-managed boards — Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation initial proposal analysis and related outcomes
BCFIRB communicates initial outcomes of the Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation project, addressing the 10-year 0% transferability for incentive quotas and the proposal to freeze quota prices. Further information is requested from BCMMB and BCEMB.
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Reminder: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Input extension on quorum and conflict of interest
BCFIRB reminds all commodity boards and commissions to submit their comments on quorum and conflict of interest by November 2, 2017. BCFIRB is considering issuing supervisory directions on these matters and requests input from the boards and commissions.
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Submission: B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Draft changes to Consolidated General Order
The BCVMC outlines proposed changes to the Producer-Shipper licensing requirements in the General Order to accommodate greater flexibility in licensing applications and marketing practices.
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Decision: Vancouver Island Produce Ltd. (VIP) v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to dismiss Vancouver Island Produce Ltd.’s appeal. VIP challenged the BCVMC’s recommendations regarding agency structure and licensing on Vancouver Island, which were part of a supervisory process evaluating the regulation of vegetable production. The appeal was dismissed under sections 31(1)(c), (f), and (g) of the Administrative Tribunals Act.
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Decision: The future of regulated vegetable production on Vancouver Island — Agency designation
BCFIRB issues a decision on the agency designation for regulated vegetable production on Vancouver Island, granting agency licenses to IVCA and VIFP for the 2017-18 Crop Year, while VIP is granted a Producer-Shipper Licence.
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Directive: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Commodity boards and partisan activities
BCFIRB outlines guidance for marketing boards and commissions regarding partisan activities and political donations during provincial elections. BCFIRB clarifies that using producer levies for political donations is not appropriate and advises members to engage in political activities in their personal capacities.
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Letter: BCFIRB to V.I.P. Produce Ltd., Island Vegetable Co-operative Association and Vancouver Island Farm Products Ltd. — Vancouver Island agency recommendations
BCFIRB requests final written submissions from Vancouver Island agencies, regarding the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission’s recommendations on agency designation and licensing for Vancouver Island.
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Response: BCFIRB to Island Vegetable Cooperative Association — Clarification on BCVMC’s enforcement of delivery allocation
BCFIRB responds to Island Vegetable Cooperative Association’s concerns about the BCVMC’s enforcement of delivery allocation policies. BCFIRB clarifies the commission’s authority under the Natural Products Marketing Act and outlines the appeal process for decisions made by the commission.
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Decision: B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission election rules and procedures
BCFIRB approves BCVMC’s revised election rules and procedures under the British Columbia Vegetable Scheme. The decision follows a review process addressing voting appointment issues and board structure considerations.
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Letter: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Quorum and conflict of interest
BCFIRB clarifies quorum requirements for regulated marketing boards and commissions. It emphasizes that quorum must be maintained for decision-making and outlines procedures for handling vacancies and ensuring governance continuity.