Type: Decision
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Decision: Kang v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
BCFIRB dismissal order confirming withdrawal of an appeal under the PCAA regarding seizure of one dog and one cat.
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Decision: Gerigk v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog and four cats in Clearwater after unsanitary living conditions and hospitalization left the animals unattended.
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Decision: Phipps v. Ralph
Complaint related to noise disturbance from propane cannons used to deter predatory birds at a Sayward pig farm.
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Decision: Pearsall v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding three cats in Victoria due to unsanitary living conditions, poor ventilation, and lack of veterinary care.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Prokam’s Class III licence and delivery allocation for 2024/25 season
BCFIRB approves the BCVMC’s decision confirming Prokam’s Class III licence and delivery allocation for the 2024/25 season. BCFIRB concludes that BCVMC conducted a transparent process with appropriate stakeholder input, consistent with its General Order and SAFETI principles.
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Directive: BCFIRB to supply-managed boards and commissions — Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) revised approach
BCFIRB changes its August 2023 directive, making the development and implementation of Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) policies and procedures voluntary for supply-managed boards. SM boards may continue using their compliance and enforcement processes if they align with BCFIRB’s eight prior approval requirements for AMPs.
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Decision: Mucci International Marketing Inc v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to summarily dismiss a request to designate Mucci International Marketing Inc as an agency. The appellant withdrew their appeal, leading to its dismissal.
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Decision: Marcu v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 43 dogs in McBride due to conditions including malnutrition, emaciation, unsanitary living conditions, untreated medical issues such as hip and joint pain, dental disease, gastrointestinal disease and parasites. The dogs exhibited fearful behavior and lacked proper socialization and exercise.
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Preliminary decision: Westaway v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal regarding the seizure of three dogs. The appeal was dismissed following the appellant’s withdrawal.
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Decision: Bagga v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding one dog in Vancouver due to repeated drug overdoses, inadequate supervision, and failure to provide veterinary treatment.