Industry: Chicken
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Letter: BCFIRB to supply-managed boards — Quota Assessment Review process update
BCFIRB provides an update on the quota assessment review project, indicating that the decision is expected by January 15, 2018.
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Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation: Final project Terms of Refernece
BCFIRB issues final terms of reference outlining purpose, scope, focus areas, process and evaluation questions for the Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation project, assessing outcomes of 2005 quota transfer assessment and industry entry directions.
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Response: BCFIRB to Farm Products Council of Canada — Knowledge Infrastructure Project information request
BCFIRB acknowledges the Farm Products Council of Canada’s request for information on B.C.’s quota management regulatory framework. BCFIRB proposes discussing the request at the March 24, 2017 NAASA meeting to better understand the intent and address issues raised by B.C.’s poultry boards.
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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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Notification: BCFIRB to Sofina Foods, Maple Leaf Foods and Sunrise Farms — Participation opportunity in appeal of BCCMB price formula
BCFIRB notifies Sofina Foods, Maple Leaf Foods and Sunrise Farms about an appeal filed by the Primary Poultry Processors Association of B.C. regarding the BCCMB price formula. BCFIRB invites them to contact the case manager for information on applying for intervener status.
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Notification: BCFIRB to Dunn-Rite Foods and Granny’s Poultry Cooperative — Participation opportunity in BCCMB price formula appeal
BCFIRB notifies Dunn-Rite Foods and Granny’s Poultry Cooperative of an appeal filed by the Primary Poultry Processors Association of B.C. regarding the BCCMB price formula. BCFIRB provides contact information for those interested in applying for intervener status in the appeal process.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission, B.C. Chicken Marketing Board, B.C. Milk Marketing Board, B.C. Hog Marketing Board, B.C. Turkey Marketing Board, B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Regulated marketing and animal welfare — BCFIRB position and expectations update
BCFIRB summarises its role in integrating animal welfare considerations into regulated marketing systems. It emphasizes the importance of aligning marketing board decisions with public expectations and ethical standards, ensuring that animal welfare is treated as a core component of governance, not just compliance.
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Decision: 0802881 BC Ltd (Stasis Farms) v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to direct Stasis Farms to use its specialty quota for quota period A-145 to produce and ship specialty product for Wingtat Game Bird Packers Ltd. The appellant argued that the decision would lead to financial harm and disrupt existing market arrangements.
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Procedural decision: Primary Poultry Processors Association of British Columbia v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to implement a new pricing formula for the live price of chicken. The PPPABC argued the decision was inconsistent with sound marketing policy and would cause irreparable harm to the processing industry.
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Letter: BCFIRB to supply-managed boards — Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation: BCFIRB expectations and looking forward
BCFIRB outlines expectations for the Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation Project, focusing on the effectiveness of 2005 Specialty Review policies related to transfer assessments and industry entry.