Type: Decision
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Decision: Prior approval of the B.C. Egg Marketing Board Business Unit definition
BCFIRB approves BCEMB’s November 4, 2019 definition of “Business Unit” in principle, aligning with quota management policies. BCEMB must provide clarified wording by February 28, 2020.
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Decision: Interim pricing in B.C. chicken sector and price linkage oversight
BCFIRB directs the BC Chicken Marketing Board and the BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission to maintain existing pricing structures and not exit the price linkage agreement without prior approval.
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Decision: Island Vegetable Co-Operative Association v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s reconsideration decision to downgrade IVCA’s Class I agency licence to Class III with conditions. IVCA sought a stay of the order pending appeal, arguing irreparable harm to its growers and procedural unfairness. The decision was related to compliance and remedial actions following the Prokam Enterprises appeal.
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Amended Order: PPPABC and BCCGA v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
BCFIRB amended its previous appeal order concerning BCCMB’s long-term chicken pricing formula. The amendment directs BCCMB to issue its decision by the start of period A-163, following submissions from involved parties regarding the extension of the deadline.
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Decision: BCFIRB decision on interim relief sought by Prokam Enterprises Inc. on vegetable marketing and licensing for 2020/21
BCFIRB issued a formal decision regarding Prokam Enterprises Inc.’s request for interim relief in the vegetable marketing sector. The panel upheld the BC Vegetable Commission’s decision requiring Prokam to market its regulated product through BC Fresh, finding no procedural errors and affirming the decision aligns with sound marketing policy. It also denied Prokam’s request for…
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Decision: Rossdown Farms & Natural Foods v. British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board
Appeal of BCTMB’s pricing decision to set fees for custom processing services. Rossdown Farms & Natural Foods challenged the decision, arguing procedural unfairness and financial loss. The decision was related to the processing of K&M Farms’ turkeys for the 2019/2020 quota year.
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Decision: Neuhaus v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding five dogs and six puppies in Vernon due to inadequate shelter, lack of food and water, unsanitary conditions, and untreated medical issues including parasites and dental problems.
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Decision: BCFIRB 2019-20 Vegetable Marketing Commission Supervisory Review Final Decision
The final decision on the B. C. Farm Industry Review Boards supervisory review focusing on the BC Vegetable Marketing Commission’sstructure, governance, agency accountability, and storage crop delivery allocation. The review aimed to address issues of bias, conflict of interest, and improve agency compliance and market access for producers.
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Dismissal: Bren-Den Ventures Ltd. v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision to dismiss Bren-Den Ventures Ltd.’s appeal due to late filing beyond the 30-day statutory time limit. Bren-Den’s appeal related to a determination of non-compliance with the Consolidated Orders regarding production requirements.
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Decision: Tuovila and Ruck v. Deleurme
Complaint related to manure management, odour, runoff, and nuisance birds and rodents from a cattle/calf operation in Kelowna.