Industry: Chicken
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Response: BCFIRB to Agri-Saki Consulting Inc. — Comments on draft mandatory disease insurance review and assessment work plan
BCFIRB outlines its comments on the draft Mandatory Disease Insurance Review and Assessment Work Plan, emphasizing the need for a thorough review of mandatory Notifiable Avian Influenza insurance implementation by poultry boards. BCFIRB declines participation in the steering committee due to its independent decision-making role under the NPMA.
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Preliminary decision: Oranya Farms II Holdings Inc. and Thomas Reid Farms v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
A preliminary application from the appellants to extend the BCCMB’s July 2016 specialty quota conversion deadline
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board, B.C. Egg Marketing Board, B.C. Cranberry Marketing Commission and B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission — Election rules and procedures — Reminder of review schedule and approval process
BCFIRB reminds the BCMMB, BCCMC, BCBHEC and BCEMB to conduct a full review of their Election Rules and Procedures in 2015. BCFIRB outlines the regulatory requirements and expectations for amendments, including prior approval and publication on their websites.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to poultry boards and commissions — Mandatory disease insurance review and assessment next steps
BCFIRB outlines the next steps for poultry boards regarding the mandatory disease insurance review and assessment. The poultry boards are reminded of their responsibility to ensure regulatory measures are in place to protect the sector from avian influenza, and BCFIRB emphasizes the importance of a SAFETI-based approach in their decision-making process.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to Ministry of Agriculture — Amendments to NPMA and Poultry Disease Insurance
BCFIRB outlines considerations for proposed amendments to the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act, which would authorize boards to implement biosecurity programs, require mandatory insurance and assess penalties. BCFIRB provides procedural information and expectations for boards regarding the August 14, 2014 Order on poultry insurance.
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Directive: BCFIRB to poultry boards and commissions — Governance and oversight expectations regarding biosecurity audits
BCFIRB outlines expectations for the poultry boards regarding transparency and public confidence in biosecurity audits. The boards’ responses to information requests did not meet these expectations. A meeting will be arranged to review governance requirements and supervisory expectations.
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Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Amendments to the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act
BCFIRB outlines amendments to the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act following the royal assent of Bill 23. The amendments clarify board authorities on biosecurity, insurance, and administrative penalties, and BCFIRB sets expectations for boards to follow principles-based regulation.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to B.C. Chicken Marketing Board and Primary Poultry Processors Association — Re-entry of Alberta into FPAC and proposed amendments to Operating Agreement
BCFIRB outlines its supervisory role in addressing the re-entry of Alberta into the Federal-Provincial Agreement for Chicken and proposed amendments to the Operating Agreement. BCFIRB seeks confirmation from both parties on the supervisory process to ensure critical issues in the B.C. chicken value chain are addressed.
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Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Invitation to February 2016 PBR/SAFETI Workshop
BCFIRB invites marketing boards and commissions to a workshop on February 24, 2016, in Abbotsford. The workshop will focus on principles-based regulation (PBR) and SAFETI, aiming to assess and improve governance and regulatory practices within the regulated marketing sector.
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Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Accountability and expectations of chairs
BCFIRB notifies the chairs of the eight commodity boards about an upcoming meeting to review governance expectations and accountability. The meeting will discuss financial accountability, conflicts of interest, transparency, and other governance issues. BCFIRB staff will arrange the meeting and provide background materials in advance.