Industry: Vegetable
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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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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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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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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.
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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.