Industry: Hog
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Letter: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Quorum and conflict of interest
BCFIRB clarifies quorum requirements for regulated marketing boards and commissions. It emphasizes that quorum must be maintained for decision-making and outlines procedures for handling vacancies and ensuring governance continuity.
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Request: BCFIRB to MIRC — Updates on Mandatory Avian Influenza Insurance Review
BCFIRB requests regular updates from the Mandatory Insurance Review Committee (MIRC) on the progress of the Mandatory Avian Influenza Insurance Review. The updated work plan, delayed due to the CFIA’s review of its compensation formula, now expects completion in early 2017.
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BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Delivery of principles-based regulation expectations going forward
BCFIRB outlines directives for commodity boards to adopt principles-based regulation and the SAFETI framework (Strategic, Accountable, Fair, Effective, Transparent, Inclusive).
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Response: BCFIRB to Council of Marketing Boards — Clarification on handling FOI requests for board and commission documents
BCFIRB outlines its statutory rights and responsibilities regarding the management and disclosure of information from commodity boards, particularly in the context of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. BCFIRB emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability while addressing the sensitivity of certain documents.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Administrative penalties under NPMA
BCFIRB outlines the need for a collaborative effort with boards, commissions and the Ministry of Agriculture to develop administrative penalty policies under the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act. BCFIRB requests feedback and participation in a working group to establish these policies, which require BCFIRB approval before implementation.
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCHMC — Election Rules and Procedures Amendment
BCFIRB provides prior approval for the B.C. Hog Marketing Commission’s revised “Election and Rules and Procedures”.
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Principles-based regulation — Ten point summary
Attachment to a letter to board and commission chairs regarding the February 2016 workshop, explaining the UK Financial Services Authority’s approach to principles-based regulation.
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Letter: BCFIRB to regulated marketing board and commissions — Annual reports, auditor appointment requirements reminder and legislative update
BCFIRB reminds regulated marketing boards and commissions of key governance and reporting requirements, including demonstrating principles-based regulation and the required qualifications for auditors.
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Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Amendments to the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act
BCFIRB outlines amendments to the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act following the royal assent of Bill 23. The amendments clarify board authorities on biosecurity, insurance, and administrative penalties, and BCFIRB sets expectations for boards to follow principles-based regulation.