Type: Decision
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Decision: Directions on B.C. Chicken Marketing Board long term formula development plan
BCFIRB directs the BCCMB to immediately have its Cost Recovery Model Committee (CRMC) develop definitions for “processor competitiveness” and “reasonable returns,” and establishes new monthly and bi-monthly reporting requirements.
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Preliminary decision: Cipes v. Adams (Waterside Farms)
Complaint related to noise from a broadcasting device. Complaint dismissed following a settlement agreement and withdrawal by the complainants.
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Closing argument of hearing counsel: Allegations of bad faith and unlawful activity in the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission
Hearing Counsel presents a closing argument addressing allegations of bad faith and unlawful activity by BCVMC, focusing on claims of misfeasance in public office and procedural fairness. They conclude that there is insufficient evidence to support the serious allegations made.
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Procedural decision: Primary Poultry Processors Association of British Columbia v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s pricing order decision to amend the interim live price formula for period A-175. PPPABC challenges the implementation of the Ontario pricing formula and outdated feed conversion ratios. The decision was related to BCFIRB’s prior approval requirement and supervisory panel’s amended interim formula.
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Prior approval of the British Columbia Egg Marketing Board 2022 Growth Quota Distribution Plan
BCFIRB approves the BCEMB’s March 1, 2022, recommendation to place 7,490 growth quota units in the Quota Reserve Temporary Allocation Pool B for temporary lease to all producers. The quota will be issued under the Multi-Allocation Policy when sufficient total quota from the next national growth allocation is available.
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Withdrawn: Brar Farms v. Windemere Farms
Complaint related to dust generated from chicken vents. Complaint dismissed as the parties reached a settlement and withdrew the complaint.
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Preliminary decision: Little v. Wardlaw and Koteles (Koteles Farms)
Complaint related to odour and flies from Koteles Farms. Complaint dismissed following a settlement agreement and withdrawal by the complainant.
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Decision: Broiler Hatching Egg Commission final pricing recommendations
BCFIRB formally approves the B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission’s final long-term pricing recommendations, allowing the implementation of its Cost of Production formula under a graduated, phased-in process.
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Preliminary decision: Pedersen v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Summary dismissal regarding the timeliness of an appeal filing. The appeal was dismissed due to being filed after the deadline.
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Decision: BCFIRB to BCCMB — Prior approval chicken interim pricing formula for A-175
BCFIRB approves a modified amendment to the interim pricing formula for periods A-175 and A-176, allowing partial recovery above the guardrail after accounting for Ontario grower margin changes.