Type: Decision
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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.
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Decision: R.H. and L.H. v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding one dog in Surrey due to physical abuse and concerns about the owner’s mental health. The dog was seized after the owner was observed striking it and subsequently taken into custody under the Mental Health Act.
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Decision: Robbins d.b.a. K&M Farms v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to deny annualization of seasonal production. K&M Farms sought to annualize its pasture-raised chicken production to avoid penalties and maintain consistent production cycles. The decision was related to the BCCMB General Orders and the principles of orderly marketing.
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Procedural decision: Bagga v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
BCFIRB rejected an appellant’s request to delay a hearing to secure witnesses. The hearing proceeded as scheduled.
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCEMB — Prior Approval of BCEMB Policies for 2019 Quota Distribution and related programs
BCFIRB approves the BCEMB’s 2019 quota distribution policy, multi-allocation policy, Temporary Allotment Program, New Producer Program, and Quota Reserve Policy.