Industry: Milk
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Decision: Island Farms Dairies Co-operative Association v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to increase the Marketing Costs & Losses Levy by $1.96/HL. Island Farms argues that the levy makes B.C. processors less competitive compared to those in other provinces, particularly Alberta. The decision was related to the policy on marketing costs and losses levies.
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Decision: Jacobsen v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision on raw milk hauling rates for Jacobsen’s proposed farm. Jacobsen contested the freight rate calculation and sought discretionary relief or amendment to the Consolidated Order. The decision was related to the BCMMB’s transportation regulations and milk transportation rates.
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Decision: Island Farms Dairies Co-op Association v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision concerning an increase in the vendor marketing costs and losses levy. Island Farms Dairies Co-op Association challenges the procedural fairness and evidentiary requirements related to the levy. The decision was related to the policy appeal process.
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Interim Decision: Island Farms Dairies Co-op Association v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
The appeal concerns the BCMMB’s decision to increase the vendor marketing costs and losses levy. The BCFIRB has suspended the implementation of the levy increase for 60 days to allow for consultations and further action by the BCMMB. The decision addresses procedural issues related to the suspension and potential outcomes if the appeal proceeds.
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Procedural decision: Island Farms Dairies Co-op Association v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to increase the Marketing Costs and Losses Levy by $1.96/HL. Island Farms Dairies Co-op Association challenges the levy increase, citing existing federal and provincial compensation programs and improved cull cow prices.
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Decision: Daniel Haan Dairy Farm Ltd. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
BCFIRB dismisses the appeal by Daniel Haan Dairy Farm Ltd. against BCMMB’s decision to retract its Graduated Entry Program quota due to non-compliance with GEP rules. The decision allows for a 30-day period for the appellant to apply for regularization.
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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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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Chicken Marketing Board — Review of specialty production and new entrant programs
BCFIRB approves BCCMB’s orders related to specialty production, new entrants, small lot production, and quota transfers, following a review of compliance with B.C.’s Regulated Marketing Economic Policy and BCFIRB directions.
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Decision: Beckhope Farms Ltd. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to deny an off-exchange transfer of dairy farm quota as part of a going concern sale. Beckhope Farms Ltd. sought an exception due to special circumstances involving estate settlement delays.
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Letter: B.C. Dairy Association to BCFIRB — B.C. Milk Marketing Board Quota Tools Assessment Review
BCDA expresses concern about the delay in BCFIRB releasing its supervisory directions to supply-managed boards, highlighting the challenges and uncertainty facing producers.