Industry: Chicken
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Decision: Fraser Valley Duck and Goose Ltd. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to deny growth allocation under the new entrant program following losses from Avian Influenza.
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Letter: BCFIRB to supply-managed boards — Eligibility criteria for new entrant programs
BCFIRB provides draft supervisory directions to supply-managed boards and commissions to ensure consistency in new entrant program eligibility criteria across the supply management system, addressing inquiries from various boards.
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Decision: MJ Farm LTd. v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board
The BCFIRB dismisses MJ Farm Ltd.’s appeal regarding the conversion of its specialty permit to specialty quota, subject to a declining transfer assessment. The appeal argued for exemption based on special circumstances and the option to transfer quota as mainstream.
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Report: Risk analysis of the B.C. poultry industry — Final recommendations, strategies and analysis reports
Serecon Management Consulting Inc. presents a comprehensive analysis of risk management strategies for the B.C. poultry industry, focusing on industry concentration, active surveillance, universal biosecurity, and compensation. The report emphasizes the importance of integrating biosecurity and surveillance to reduce future animal disease risks.
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Procedural decision: Lilydale Foods Ltd. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
The BCMB issues a decision regarding Lilydale Foods Ltd.’s appeal against the BCCMB’s decisions on grower payments, directing document production and setting timelines for both parties.
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Preliminary decision: Lilydale Co-Operative Ltd. et al. v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board
BCFIRB issues a decision on appeals regarding the BCCMB’s direction of product, addressing jurisdictional authority and marketing policy. The decision dismisses jurisdictional and implementation appeals but defers policy issues related to assurance of supply for further hearings.
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Preliminary decision: British Columbia Chicken Growers’ Association v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
BCFIRB denies a request from the BCCMB and processors to consolidate the B.C. Chicken Growers Association’s (BCCGA) appeal against the new General Orders (specifically Part 7, Assurance of Supply) with the upcoming Redirection Appeals.
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Preliminary decision: Lilydale Co-Operative Ltd. et al. v. B.C Chicken Marketing Board
BCFIRB directs Lilydale Co-operative Ltd. to produce documents related to its usage of temporary import quota during the Avian Influenza crisis for appeals against BCCMB’s product redirection decisions.