Category: General oversight
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board — Powers and duties review
BCFIRB reminds the BCMMB of its obligation under the BCMMB Regulation to review its powers and duties by August 18, 2025. BCMMB must consult with relevant parties and submit a consultation plan to BCFIRB by November 15, 2024.
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Response: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board — Clarification on Western Milk Pool Transformation Initiative
BCFIRB acknowledges BCMMB’s confirmation of the status of the Western Milk Pool Transformation Initiative and outlines expectations for the revised Western Milk Pool Agreement. BCFIRB confirms no immediate response is needed to previous questions but expects them addressed in the new draft. BCFIRB also clarifies concerns about BCMMB’s process inconsistencies with sound marketing policy.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Prokam’s Class III licence and delivery allocation for 2024/25 season
BCFIRB approves the BCVMC’s decision confirming Prokam’s Class III licence and delivery allocation for the 2024/25 season. BCFIRB concludes that BCVMC conducted a transparent process with appropriate stakeholder input, consistent with its General Order and SAFETI principles.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Chicken Marketing Board, B.C. Chicken Growers Association and Primary Poultry Processors Association of B.C. — Prior approval of removal of the catching cost from the B.C. live price
BCFIRB acknowledges BCCMB’s request for prior approval to remove the catching cost from the live price of chicken, effective from pricing period A-194. This change would align B.C. with other Western provinces and aims to reflect a cost-neutral transition, ensuring consistency in live price comparisons across Canada. BCFIRB requests input from BCCGA and PPPABC before…
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Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Collaboration project on 2004 Regulated Marketing Economic Policy
BCFIRB outlines a phased engagement project with regulated agricultural marketing boards and commissions to review the 2004 Regulated Marketing Economic Policy. The project involves information gathering through a questionnaire, followed by a draft feedback report and further engagement, aiming to provide a recommendation to the Ministry in 2025.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board — Clarification on Western Milk Pool Transformation Initiative
BCFIRB outlines its understanding of the BCMMB’s position on the Western Milk Pool Transformation Initiative and requests clarification on several points, including the status of the Western Milk Pool Agreement. BCFIRB directs BCMMB to provide responses to specific questions by August 9, 2024.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board — Address non-compliance with Dairy Innovation West funding
BCFIRB directs the BCMMB to confirm measures to address non-compliance with the directive prohibiting funding to Dairy Innovation West. The Board must outline how it will recover prepayments made under a cash flow agreement and return them to the producer levy pool by July 26, 2024.
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Approval: B.C. Milk Marketing Board to BCFIRB — Election and Appointment Rules and Procedures
The BCMMB submits its election and appointment rules and procedures for approval. BCFIRB approves these rules, which outline the processes for electing and appointing board members, including timelines, nomination procedures and voting methods. These rules take effect on July 10, 2024, replacing all previous versions.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board — 2024 Election Rules and Procedures
BCFIRB approves the BCMMB’s 2024 Election and Appointment Rules and Procedures, with a revision to extend the review deadline to May 31, 2027. BCMMB must notify all producers of the revised rules and monitor online voting access.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board — Western Milk Pool Transformation Initiative
BCFIRB requests additional information regarding the structure of the Western Milk Pool Transformation Initiative and BCMMB’s involvement. It directs BCMMB not to sign a proposed memorandum of understanding with the B.C. Dairy Association, on the grounds that it is inconsistent with the legislative scheme under which BCMMB operates. It also directs BCMMB not to take…