Industry: Vegetable
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Ruling: Phase 2 hearing counsel investigation recommendation
BCFIRB supports hearing counsel’s recommendation to investigate Prokam Enterprises Ltd.’s relationship with its current designated agent, Okanagan Grown Produce Ltd., and how Prokam might or could market its regulated storage crop, and invites further written submissions from parties.
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Corrigendum: Phase 2 October 21, 2022 decision
BCFIRB issues a corrigendum to amend the terms of reference for the supervisory review of allegations of bad faith and unlawful activities in the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission.
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Decision: Prokam Enterprises Ltd. and Thomas Fresh Inc. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to not issue a producer-shipper license to Prokam Enterprises Ltd. Prokam sought relief under BCFIRB’s supervisory jurisdiction for a license and delivery allocation adjustments for the 2020-2021 growing season.
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Letter: BCFIRB to parties — MPL British Columbia Distributors Inc. (MPL BC) agency designation process
BCFIRB informs participants about the supervisory review process concerning MPL BC’s agency designation, and its relationship to the ongoing allegations of bad faith and unlawful activity supervisory review.
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Decision: BCFIRB re: Allegations of Bad Faith and Unlawful Activity Review
This is the final decision of the supervisory review BCFIRB initiated on May 26, 2021. The review was triggered by civil lawsuits filed by Prokam and MPL alleging misfeasance of public office against B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission members and staff.
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Decision: Allegations of bad faith and unlawful activity review — Part 2 process
BCFIRB outlines the process for the second phase of the supervisory review addressing allegations of bad faith and unlawful activity in the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission. The review will consider motivations behind the allegations and potential orders to restore trust in the BC regulated vegetable industry.
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Letter: Dentons Canada LLP to BCFIRB — Concerns regarding timing of MPL BC agency designation prior approval process
Counsel for MPL BC requests BCFIRB to approve the BCVMC’s decision granting MPL BC an agency designation, emphasizing the need for timely processing to avoid impacting the 2023 growing season.
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Letter: Dentons Canada LLP to BCFIRB — MPL British Columbia Distributors Inc. agency designation prior approval process
Counsel for MPL BC requests that BCFIRB expedite the review process for MPL’s agency designation application, emphasizing the urgency due to missed deadlines and the impact on the B.C. vegetable industry.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission and counsel for MPL B — MPL British Columbia Distributors Inc. agency designation prio
BCFIRB acknowledges receipt of the BCVMC’s decision to designate MPL BC as an agency, pending BCFIRB’s prior approval. BCFIRB confirms its intent to form a supervisory panel, and notes MPL BC’s desire for a timely decision.
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Letter: Dentons Canada LLP to BCFIRB — Application made by MPL British Columbia Distributors Inc. for an order designating it as an agency
Counsel for MPL BC submits a formal request for BCFIRB’s written approval of MPL’s agency designation, following the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission’s decision.