Industry: Milk
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Decision: Smith and Ruby v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to cancel quota effective October 1, 1997. The appeal arose in the context of a matrimonial dispute, with Smith acting as Receiver/Manager for Risacca Livestock and Genetics Ltd. The decision was related to the cancellation of milk production quota under the Consolidated Order.
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Decision: Coates v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to deny the request to produce organic milk. Coates sought recognition to produce organic milk under the existing supply management system, citing higher production costs and lack of quota. The decision was related to the BCMMB Regulation.
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Decision: Bifano Farms et al. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to establish a mandatory quota exchange program. Appellants argued the decision was unnecessary, economically unsound, and lacked administrative fairness. The decision was related to the establishment of a quota exchange program under the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act.
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Interim Decision: Bulkley Valley Milk Ltd. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
The British Columbia Marketing Board issued an interim order allowing Bulkley Valley Milk Ltd. to continue receiving milk shipments pending the resolution of their appeal against decisions by the BCMMB. The order is in effect until the appeal is heard and decided.
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Decision: Bains Dairy Farm Ltd. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
The British Columbia Marketing Board considered whether special circumstances justified extending the 30-day time limit for Bains Dairy Farm Ltd.’s appeal against a decision by BCMMB. The appeal concerns a decision communicated in a letter dated November 15, 1994.
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Decision: Alverez et al. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of the BCMMB’s decision to refuse restoration of licenses and quotas, and to grant MSQ to appellants. The appellants challenged the refusal to restore licenses and fluid quotas, and the denial of MSQ allocation, related to milk production and quota management.
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Correspondence from BCFIRB: B.C. Federation of Dairymen’s Association v. British Columbia Milk Board
The letter informs the appellant that their appeal regarding decisions made by the BCMMB cannot be heard due to the expiration of the 30-day appeal period.
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Decision: Alberni Valley Dairymen v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision regarding the filing within the 30-day statutory time limit. The issue was whether there were special circumstances to warrant an extension.
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Procedural Decision: Northern Interior Dairyman’s Association and Mainland Dairymen’s Association v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
The procedural decision consolidates appeals against the BCMMB’s decision on freight rates.
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Decision summary: Pan-O-ramic Farms (1990) Ltd v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Summary of appeal of BCMMB’s decision to not renew a transporter agreement. The appellant argued for a duty of fairness and due process, claiming the decision had serious financial consequences and was beyond the BCMMB’s jurisdiction. The decision was related to the BCMMB’s transportation policy.