Type: Decision
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — 2020 Quota Distribution Policy decision
BCFIRB approves the BCEMB’s recommendation to temporarily place 14,916 growth quota units into its Quota Reserve Temporary Allocation Pool B. The quota will be issued when sufficient total quota is available to provide 150 layers per eligible producer under the Multi-Allocation Policy equal distribution commitment.
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Decision: Island Vegetable Cooperative Association v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s reconsideration decision to impose sanctions. IVCA challenges the proportionality of two specific sanctions related to production growth and new producers, arguing they are inconsistent with SAFETI principles.
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Preliminary decision: Grande v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Summary dismissal regarding late filing of an appeal. The appeal was dismissed due to being filed after the deadline.
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Decision: CFP Marketing Corporation v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to defer CFP’s agency application pending strategic and agency reviews. CFP argues procedural unfairness and seeks timely consideration. The decision was related to the BCVMC’s General Orders and the strategic planning process.
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Decision: Churchill and Bhasin v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 13 serval cats, 2 dogs, and 1 domestic cat in Little Fort due to conditions including inadequate water, space, ventilation, light, exercise, and unsanitary living conditions. The animals exhibited issues such as malnutrition, fearfulness, and untreated injuries.
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Procedural decision: Prokam Enterprises Ltd. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission (Duplicate)
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to defer further consideration of Prokam’s appeal. Prokam’s concerns about delay and request for interim relief were noted.
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Decision: Affenzeller v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding four dogs in Vancouver due to abusive behaviour, inadequate veterinary care, and unsanitary living conditions.
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Preliminary decision: Cartwright-Owens v. Quitzau
Complaint related to odour from two horses on a neighbouring property. Complaint dismissed as the respondent was not operating a farm business under the FPPA.
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Decision: Primary Poultry Processors Association of British Columbia and BC Chicken Growers’ Association v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s interim pricing decision to implement a new pricing formula for live chicken for periods A-151 to A-156. The appellants challenged the decision on grounds of unsustainable pricing and alleged procedural unfairness.
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Decision Summary: Primary Poultry Processors Association of British Columbia and BC Chicken Growers’ Association v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to implement a new pricing formula for live pricing of mainstream broiler chicken. The appellants challenged the decision’s consistency with sound marketing policy and procedural fairness. The decision was related to the pricing formula for periods A-151 to A-156.