Type: Decision
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Decision: Simans and 1atatime Rescue Society v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 1 dog, 2 cats, and 1 rabbit in an undisclosed location due to conditions including untreated skin issues, inadequate ventilation and untreated injuries. The animals were seized from the residence of the appellant, who had a history of past seizures by the BC SPCA.
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Preliminary decision: Pepper v. MacDonald
Complaint related to noise, dust, and runoff from a small poultry operation. Complaint dismissed as the respondents were not operating a farm business under the FPPA.
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Decision: Viitre v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one puppy in Vancouver due to concerns about physical handling during a seizure, including being flung by the collar, and reports of yelling and yelping. The appellant had a history of past seizures by the BC SPCA.
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Decision: Dutra v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to deny entry into the Graduated Entry Program. Alfred Dutra argued procedural unfairness, inconsistency with the Consolidated Order, and irrelevant personal considerations. The decision was related to the BCMMB’s Graduated Entry Program.
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Decision: Vancouver Island Produce Ltd. (VIP) v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to dismiss Vancouver Island Produce Ltd.’s appeal. VIP challenged the BCVMC’s recommendations regarding agency structure and licensing on Vancouver Island, which were part of a supervisory process evaluating the regulation of vegetable production. The appeal was dismissed under sections 31(1)(c), (f), and (g) of the Administrative Tribunals Act.
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Decision: Prior approval of B.C. Egg Marketing Board Consolidated Orders
BCFIRB approves specific amendments to the BCEMB’s Consolidated Orders, including changes to quota issuance, new producer program rules, and provincial quota exchange rules, while requiring further assessment for other proposed changes.
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Decision: BCFIRB to BCEMB — Approval of 2017 Quota Distribution Policy
BCFIRB provides prior approval for the B.C. Egg Marketing Board’s (BCEMB) 2017 Quota Distribution Policy. BCFIRB also establishes stricter reporting and consultation criteria for all future quota distribution requests.
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Decision: The future of regulated vegetable production on Vancouver Island — Agency designation
BCFIRB issues a decision on the agency designation for regulated vegetable production on Vancouver Island, granting agency licenses to IVCA and VIFP for the 2017-18 Crop Year, while VIP is granted a Producer-Shipper Licence.
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Decision: Parker v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 18 cats and 2 horses in Roberts Creek due to inadequate shelter, unsanitary conditions, and untreated medical issues including dental disease, ear infections and lameness. Animals were kept in a shed with high ammonia and freezing temperatures; horses were stalled in deep manure.
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Procedural decision: Moller v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Procedural decision regarding the appellant’s request for summonses for 17 individuals to testify in an appeal concerning the seizure of cats and kittens. The presiding member issued summonses for two individuals, finding their testimony relevant to the issues of distress and the return of the animals.