Industry: Vegetable
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCVMC — MPL BC agency designation prior approval process final terms of reference
BCFIRB requests that counsel for the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission provide BCVMC’s full file on the MPL BC agency designation application, excluding solicitor-client communications, and seeks clarification on non-disclosure applications for proprietary information.
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Letter: BCFIRB to regulated marketing board and commissions — Annual reports, auditor appointment requirements reminder and legislative update
BCFIRB reminds regulated marketing boards and commissions of key governance and reporting requirements, including demonstrating principles-based regulation and the required qualifications for auditors.
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Preliminary decision: The Corporation of Delta v. Hothi Farms Inc.
Complaint related to the unsightly storage of vehicles, equipment, and scrap metal at a vegetable farm in Delta. Complaint dismissed as the disturbance did not meet the definition of “other disturbance” under the FPPA.
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Dismissal: Prokam Enterprises Ltd. v British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to deny a delivery allocation transfer to multiple transferees. The appellant was a proposed transferee but was excluded after the transferor chose to transfer its entire allocation to another party. The decision was related to BCVMC’s January 14, 2015 denial of the original transfer application.
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Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Amendments to the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act
BCFIRB outlines amendments to the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act following the royal assent of Bill 23. The amendments clarify board authorities on biosecurity, insurance, and administrative penalties, and BCFIRB sets expectations for boards to follow principles-based regulation.
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Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Invitation to February 2016 PBR/SAFETI Workshop
BCFIRB invites marketing boards and commissions to a workshop on February 24, 2016, in Abbotsford. The workshop will focus on principles-based regulation (PBR) and SAFETI, aiming to assess and improve governance and regulatory practices within the regulated marketing sector.
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Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Accountability and expectations of chairs
BCFIRB notifies the chairs of the eight commodity boards about an upcoming meeting to review governance expectations and accountability. The meeting will discuss financial accountability, conflicts of interest, transparency, and other governance issues. BCFIRB staff will arrange the meeting and provide background materials in advance.
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Request: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Review of position descriptions for Lieutenant Governor-in-Council-appointed chairs
BCFIRB requests feedback from marketing boards and commissions on the current position descriptions for Lieutenant Governor in Council-appointed chairs. The review aims to ensure these descriptions accurately reflect roles and responsibilities, supporting effective governance and future appointments. Initial comments are requested by January 29, 2016.
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Decision: Island Vegetable Cooperative Association v British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s policy decision to restrict Delivery Allocation transfers to 100% of a crop period to a single transferee. The appellant argued that VMC failed to consult meaningfully and acted prematurely. The decision was related to Amending Order 43 (AO 43), which amended Part XVII, section 14 of the Consolidated General Order.
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Directive: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Marketing boards and commissions transparency — Responsibility for disclosure to supervisory board
BCFIRB outlines the transparency and disclosure responsibilities of boards and commissions under the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act and its Regulations. BCFIRB emphasizes the legal obligation to provide all minutes, orders, reports, rules and regulations to BCFIRB promptly to ensure effective oversight.