Supervisory Review: Regulated Vegetable Industry (2019-2020)
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Submission: Sunnyside Produce Ltd to BCFIRB — Request to participate in 2019-2020 Vegetable Supervisory Review
Sunnyside Produce Ltd provides feedback to BCFIRB on commission structure and governance, emphasizing the need for trust, effective decision-making, and the potential impact of independent members in the greenhouse industry.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission. Update to supervisory review consultation process
BCFIRB updates the BC Vegetable Marketing Commission on the consultation process for the 2019-20 Vegetable Supervisory Review, outlining steps for further engagement and submission deadlines.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Meeting on vegetable review topics
Review of meeting with BCFIRB and working group to discuss proposed vegetable review topics, including commission structure and agency accountability, with the BCVMC. The meeting also addresses the impact of COVID-19 on the regulated vegetable sector and outlines consultation steps.
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Consultation document: BCFIRB topics for consultation 2019-20 Vegetable Supervisory Review
BCFIRB outlines the topics for the requested feedback from regulated vegetable producers and interest holders on proposed supervisory review objectives related to governance, agency accountability, and storage crop delivery allocation.
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Decision: CFP Marketing Corporation v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to defer CFP’s agency application pending strategic and agency reviews. CFP argues procedural unfairness and seeks timely consideration. The decision was related to the BCVMC’s General Orders and the strategic planning process.
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Procedural decision: Prokam Enterprises Ltd. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission (Duplicate)
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to defer further consideration of Prokam’s appeal. Prokam’s concerns about delay and request for interim relief were noted.
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Reconsideration: B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission reconsideration of December 22, 2017 Decision on Allegations of Non-compliance
At BCFIRB’s direction, BCVMC reconsiders its 2017 decision regarding allegations of non-compliance by the Island Vegetable Co-Operative Association, Prokam Enterprises Ltd. and Thomas Fresh Inc., focusing on regulatory breaches and agency responsibilities.
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Letter: Prokam Enterprises Ltd. to BCFIRB — Objection to ex parte communications in supervisory review
Prokam Enterprises Ltd. (Prokam) formally objects to BCFIRB’s supervisory review process, alleging procedural unfairness and a reasonable apprehension of bias.
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Letter: BCfresh to BCFIRB — Response to questions re: Prokam Enterprises Ltd.
BCfresh Vegetables Inc. responds to BCFIRB’s December 4, 2019, letter, confirming the viability of its Grower Marketing Agreement (GMA) with Prokam but strongly opposing a producer-shipper licence.
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Submission: BCfresh to BCFIRB — Reply to Prokam and BCVMC submissions
BCfresh Vegetables Inc. files its reply submission in the Vegetable Supervisory Review, requesting that its confidential marketing information be accepted on a redacted basis.