Industry: Chicken
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Directive: BCFIRB to supply-managed boards and commissions — Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation — BCFIRB expectations and looking forward
BCFIRB outlines expectations for the Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation Project, focusing on the 2005 Specialty Review’s transfer assessment and industry entry policies. The directive includes process and outcomes expectations, emphasizing a SAFETI-based approach and requiring final submissions by June 30, 2017.
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Summary: Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation introductory workshop
BCFIRB summarized the February 3, 2017 Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation introductory workshop, which involved discussions with B.C.’s supply-managed boards on quota assessment tools and their effectiveness.
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Reminder: BCFIRB to B.C. Chicken Marketing Board, B.C. Hog Marketing Commission and B.C. Turkey Marketing Board — Review schedule and approval process for election rules
BCFIRB reminds BCCMB, BCHMC and BCTMB to conduct a full review of their election rules and procedures in 2017. BCFIRB outlines the approval process, including submission requirements and expectations for transparency and stakeholder consultation.
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Reminder: BCFIRB to B.C. Chicken Marketing Board, B.C. Hog Marketing Commission and B.C. Turkey Marketing Board — Review schedule and approval process for election rules
BCFIRB reminds the BCCMB, BCHMC and BCTMB of the 2017 review schedule for their election rules. BCFIRB outlines the approval process, including submission requirements and expectations for transparency and stakeholder consultation.
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Letter: BCFIRB to Oranya Farms II Holdings Inc. and Windberry Farms Inc. — Management of mainstream and specialty chicken quota
BCFIRB responds to Oranya Farms II Holdings Inc. and Windberry Farms Inc.’s request to revisit the December 2015 Mediated Agreement with the B.C. Chicken Marketing Board. BCFIRB advises discussing the issues with the BCCMB and outlines the process for filing an appeal if necessary.
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Decision: Woodcreek Farms et al. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to amend the New Entrant Program rules to create a quota matching program for mainstream new entrant growers. The appellants sought inclusion in the program to access mainstream quota, arguing procedural unfairness and discrimination against specialty growers. The decision was related to the New Entrant Program rules.
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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.
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Response: BCFIRB to B.C. Chicken Marketing Board — Administrative penalties framework and application
BCFIRB outlines the development of an Administrative Penalties Framework, clarifying that the BCCMB can opt out if justified. The framework, still in progress, will guide commodity boards in policy development, aligning with sections 16.2 and 16.3 of the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act pending regulation.
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Request: BCFIRB to MIRC — Updates on Mandatory Avian Influenza Insurance Review
BCFIRB requests regular updates from the Mandatory Insurance Review Committee (MIRC) on the progress of the Mandatory Avian Influenza Insurance Review. The updated work plan, delayed due to the CFIA’s review of its compensation formula, now expects completion in early 2017.
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Preliminary decision: Pepper v. MacDonald
Complaint related to noise from chickens and roosters, dust, and water runoff from a poultry operation in Princeton. BCFIRB found the complaint about noise, dust, and runoff was connected to a farm business and referred the matter to a panel for a full hearing.