Industry: Milk
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Letter: B.C. Dairy Association to BCFIRB — B.C. Milk Marketing Board Quota Tools Assessment Review
The B.C. Dairy Association expresses broad support for the recommendations made in BCMMB’s Quota Tools Assessment Review, and urges BCFIRB to advance its recommendations promptly.
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Submission: B.C. Milk Marketing Board Quota Tools Assessment Review
BCMMB evaluates the 2005 transfer assessment and industry entry policies, focusing on their effectiveness and unintended consequences. They make recommendations for changes to various quota transfer assessments.
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Directive: Guidelines for approval of election rules and procedures submitted by marketing boards and commissions
BCFIRB outlines guidelines for marketing boards and commissions to establish and publish election rules for member elections. These rules must align with the NPMA Regulations and receive BCFIRB approval before implementation. Boards must submit draft rules and consultation reports for review, allowing at least six weeks for approval.
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Letter: BCFIRB to Ministry of Agriculture and Food — Recommendation to review the 2004 Regulated Marketing Economic Policy
BCFIRB formally recommends the Ministry of Agriculture and Food review the 2004 Regulated Marketing Economic Policy, citing new challenges like biosecurity, climate change, and food security.
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Decision: BCFIRB to BCMMB — British Columbia Milk Marketing Board and Dairy Innovation West Cost Sharing Agreement
Decision on the B.C. Milk Marketing Board’s September 2025 submission, approving its participation in the Dairy Innovation West Cost Sharing Agreement under its federal pooling authority.
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Letter: BCFIRB to BC Milk Marketing Board — Extension granted for powers and duties review
BCFIRB approves BCMMB’s request to extend the required powers and duties review deadline to November 30, 2025, with a draft interim report due August 18, 2025.
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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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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.