Type: Decision
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Preliminary decision: Mucci International Marketing Inc. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of Red Sun Farms’ agency designation conditions from BCVMC. BCFIRB dismissed the BCVMC’s summary dismissal application and deferred Mucci’s appeal to the supervisory review process.
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Preliminary decision: Kornelsen v. West Heritage Poultry
Complaint related to noise from ventilation fans. The complaint was dismissed following the complainant’s withdrawal of the complaint.
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Decision: Greenhouse Grown Foods Inc. & Windset Farms (Canada) Ltd. v. BC Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission’s decision to designate MPL British Columbia Distributors Inc. and Red Sun Farms as agencies.
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Preliminary decision: Medel v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of dog seizure under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The appellant surrendered the dog during the hearing, and BCFIRB dismissed the appeal as withdrawn.
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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.