Industry: Chicken
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Decision: Ollenberger (Geertsma) v. Breukelman
Complaint related to odour, noise, dust, and flooding from a broiler farm in Abbotsford.
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Decision: Farmcrest Foods Ltd. v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board and B.C. Chicken Growers’ Association
The B.C. Marketing Board dismisses Farmcrest Foods Ltd.’s appeals regarding the increase of its specialty permit and waiver of over-production penalties. BCMB upheld the decision to maintain the current permit level and enforce penalties.
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Joint submission: Use of regulatory authority in disease insurance — Jurisdiction and sound marketing policy considerations
Joint submission to BCFIRB from the four poultry boards on the use of regulatory authority in mandatory avian influenza insurance. The submission outlines the legal authority, industry engagement and strategic plan for implementing mandatory insurance to mitigate avian influenza risks.
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Joint Submission Appendices: Use of regulatory authority in disease insurance — Jurisdiction and sound marketing policy considerations
Appendices to the poultry boards’ joint submission on the use of regulatory authority in implementing a mandatory avian influenza insurance program for B.C. poultry producers. Includes information on past outbreaks, risk management strategies and plebiscite results.
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Preliminary decision: Lillian Fehr and Bill Friesen v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board
The B.C. Marketing Board issues a preliminary decision on an appeal regarding BCCMB’s August 15, 2000 regulations, focusing on permit growth, quota purchase and export limitations. The appeal is not dismissed as out-of-time, and the first appeal will proceed to hearing.
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Decision summary: Hallmark Poultry Processors Ltd et al. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Summary of appeal of BCCMB’s policy decision to revise export production program rules. Appellants objected to the lack of full grandfathering of barn space and the failure to set production standards.
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Quota Assessment Tools Evaluation Project — Final terms of reference
Outlines the scope and objectives for the supervisory review of specialty markets in supply-managed sectors. It defines the review’s purpose, guiding principles, stakeholder engagement process and expected outcomes, aiming to improve transparency, responsiveness and long-term sustainability in specialty product marketing.
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Decision: Fairline Developments (1992) Ltd. v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board
BCFIRB dismisses Fairline Developments’ appeal for compensation at true market value for specialty chicken rendered during the avian influenza outbreak. The board found no legal basis for Fairline’s claim and upheld the BCCMB’s compensation method.
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Decision: Wilhelm Friesen and Lillian Fehr v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board
BCFIRB dismisses appeals by Wilhelm Friesen and Lillian Fehr against the BCCMB’s 2000 policy rules, directing the board to develop an export program for specialty chicken production.
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Decision: Way-Jac Holdings v. The British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision regarding shipment restrictions to the Lower Mainland. Way-Jac Holdings contested a threatened quota reduction if shipments were made before January 1, 1995. The decision was related to the Board’s letter dated July 12, 1993.