Supervisory Review: Chicken Industry Operating Agreement Amendments (2016)
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Submission: Superior Poultry Processors Ltd. to BCFIRB — Affidavit of Ken Thorpe re: 2016 Operating Agreement consultation
Ken Thorpe of Superior Poultry Processors Ltd. swears in an affidavit that the B.C. Chicken Marketing Board (BCCMB) did not consult Superior on the Operating Agreement MOU before it was signed.
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Affidavit: Blair Shier — Supervisory review of 2016 Amendments to Schedule “B” Operating Agreement for Chicken
The president and CEO of J.D. Sweid Foods submits an affidavit outlining concerns over supply share imbalance, TRQ and fowl imports, and the need for non-discretionary regional differential growth in the Operating Agreement.
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Affidavit of Scott Cummings — Supervisory review of 2016 Amendments to Schedule “B” Operating Agreement for Chicken
The Chief Financial Officer of Sunrise Farms outlines concerns with chicken supply allocations in British Columbia. He argues that national allocation methods disadvantage Western processors, criticizes inadequate consultation by the B.C. Chicken Marketing Board and supports reinstating a more favorable export program coefficient to improve local supply viability.
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Submission: Further submissions of the B.C. Chicken Marketing Board
BCCMB submits further information to BCFIRB regarding the proposed amendments to the Chicken Operating Agreement, addressing concerns about competitive disadvantages and the need for a differentiated regional growth mechanism.
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Affidavit of Mike Dungate — Supervisory review of Chicken Operating Agreement Amendments
The executive director of Chicken Farmers of Canada outlines CFC’s position on trade-related quota (TRQ) allocations, spent fowl imports, and regional supply imbalances. He clarifies TRQ data limitations, highlights concerns over fraudulent imports and details CFC’s response to a proposed differentiated regional allocation.
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Affidavit: Ron Kilmury — Supervisory review of 2016 Amendments to Schedule “B” Operating Agreement for Chicken
A representative of the Primary Poultry Processors Association of B.C. submits an affidavit outlining supply-share imbalance, pro rata allocation effects and the Differentiated Regional Allocation proposal.
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Submission: Final submissions of Chicken Farmers of Canada
CFC submits final arguments against the need for a differentiated regional growth mechanism in the proposed Chicken Operating Agreement amendments, addressing concerns raised by the Primary Poultry Processors Association of BC regarding TRQ and spent fowl imports.
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Submission: B.C. Chicken Marketing Board — Supervisory review of proposed amendments to the Chicken Farmers of Canada Operating Agreement
BCCMB submits various documents and reports relating to its request for BCFIRB’s approval to sign the amended Chicken Farmers of Canada Operating Agreement.
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Letter: Miller Thomson LLP to BCFIRB — Submissions of Primary Poultry Processors Association of B.C. and request for extension
Counsel for PPPABC provides written submissions and affidavits, and requests an extension for final submissions.
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Submission: Primary Poultry Processors Association of B.C. — Supervisory review of proposed amendments to the Chicken Farmers of Canada Operating Agreement
PPPABC submits response opposing proposed Chicken Farmers of Canada Operating Agreement amendments, citing supply imbalance and the need for a mandatory differential growth mechanism.