Industry: Chicken
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Letter: BCCGA to BCFIRB — Response on industry stability and current pricing structures
BC Chicken Growers’ Association responds to BCFIRB regarding an appeal by the Primary Processors’ Association of BC, asserting that the current pricing structure does not destabilize the B.C. chicken industry. The letter includes analysis of pricing comparisons and industry reports.
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Correspondence from BCFIRB: British Columbia Chicken Growers Association v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Outlines the supervisory process related to the appeal by BCCGA against BCCMB. It indicates that the supervisory panel will determine engagement with the parties and that BCCGA may proceed with the appeal after the process is completed.
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Decision: B.C. Chicken Marketing Board interim pricing formula upper guardrail trigger
BCFIRB amends BCCMB Interim Pricing Formula to include a trigger model using $115.23 as the trigger value for period A-182 forward, conditional on BCCMB providing rationale for selecting Scenario 3.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Chicken Marketing Board — Potential conflict of interest
BCFIRB outlines concerns about potential conflicts of interest for BCCMB chair Harvey Sasaki, due to his dual roles at BCFIRB and as a consultant undertaking a review of Mandatory Notifiable Avian Influenza Insurance. BCFIRB suggests managing these conflicts through recusal from certain decisions and requests notification of any recusal actions taken.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to poultry boards and commissions — Salmonella Enteritidis and orderly marketing
BCFIRB outlines expectations for the BCBHEC, BCCMB, BCEMB and BCTMB regarding Salmonella Enteritidis risk management. BCFIRB requires continued effective risk management, cooperation with stakeholders, and annual reporting to ensure orderly marketing and biosecurity.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to poultry boards and commissions — Poultry disease insurance next steps
BCFIRB outlines expectations for proposals on mandatory poultry disease insurance, emphasizing timely resolution before fall 2016 due to avian influenza risks. The board highlights the need for a SAFETI process, legal and policy assessments, and public availability of decisions. BCFIRB supports the poultry boards and the MIRC initiative in addressing insurance coverage gaps.
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Decision: teBrinke d.b.a. Mountainview Acres v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to impose an overmarketing levy and license suspension for period A-136.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Chicken Marketing Board — Expectations for chicken industry pricing model changes (Episode III)
BCFIRB outlines its expectations for the BCCMB regarding changes to the chicken industry pricing model. The board must consult with the Pricing and Production Advisory Committees and adhere to principles-based regulation and SAFETI, considering inter-provincial and national implications.
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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.