Industry: Vegetable
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Supervisory review of regulated vegetable production on Vancouver Island
BCFIRB directs the BCVMC to lead a supervisory review of Vancouver Island’s regulated vegetable production. The review aims to evaluate the continuation and regulation of vegetable production, using a principles-based and outcomes-oriented approach, to address ongoing industry issues.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Chicken Marketing Board — Quota transfer assessment amendment proposal
BCFIRB requests further clarification from BCCMB on its proposal to amend the Deemed Transfer Assessment approach, which includes exemptions for family and corporate restructuring quota transfers.
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Decision: Vantreight, d.b.a. Vantreight Farms v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s refusal to allow direct marketing of organic storage crops outside a designated agency. Vantreight argued that organic crops should not be subject to the same regulations as conventional crops.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Financial accountability
BCFIRB outlines expectations for boards and commissions to demonstrate transparent and accountable financial management through annual reporting and audited financial statements. The letter references the Rainbow Poultry Ltd. v. BCCMB decision and highlights examples of financial accountability practices among various boards and commissions.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Vancouver Island project plan and schedule — 2014
BCFIRB approves BCVMC’s project plan and schedule for the Vancouver Island regulated vegetable industry, with comments. BCFIRB expects cooperation from all parties and reminds BCVMC of its responsibilities, including policy development and implementation in line with SAFETI principles.
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Discussion paper: B.C. Chicken Marketing Board New Entrant Grower Program exemptions
BCCMB discusses potential exemptions to the New Entrant Grower program’s funding formula to protect historical investments and improve supply chain efficiencies. The paper evaluates the impact of exempting family transfers and corporate restructuring from the 5% assessment.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Strategic review and governance expectations for Vancouver Island agencies
BCFIRB outlines expectations for the BCVMC’s strategic review of Vancouver Island agencies, emphasizing principles-based regulation and governance. The Commission is expected to provide a review schedule by February 1, 2014, and demonstrate ongoing accountability and strategic direction to stakeholders.
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCVMC − Request for Written Submissions on VIFP Agency Status
BCFIRB requests final written submissions from the BCVMC and other stakeholders regarding the agency status of Vancouver Island Farm Products Inc. (VIFP) to address outstanding concerns before issuing a decision.
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Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Working with the Lobbyists Registration Act
BCFIRB’s letter to general managers outlines its understanding of the Lobbyists Registration Act’s impact on its statutory mandates and clarifies that regulated marketing boards and commissions do not need to register as lobbyists when communicating with BCFIRB regarding statutory mandates. However, boards must assess registration requirements in other contexts.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Expectations for review of agency proposal
BCFIRB directs the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission to address, in the first instance, the BCFresh Vegetables Inc. and Vancouver Island Farm Products Inc. sub-agency proposal.