2021 Review of Allegations of Bad Faith and Unlawful Activities (VMC)

Distribution of Review Notice to Prokam Enterprises Ltd., Mastronardi Produce Ltd., and regulated vegetable sector stakeholders.

BCFIRB is requesting written submissions from industry by JUNE 4, 2021 on:

1. Intention to participate;
2. Any similar allegations to those listed under “Scope and Focus” in the Notice of Review or related to other Commission regulatory activities; and
3. Any interim BCFIRB Orders required in the public interest to ensure the fair administration of the Vegetable Marketing Scheme pending the outcome of the supervisory review process.

PLEASE READ THE NOTICE OF REVIEW (PDF)  BEFORE MAKING YOUR SUBMISSION

Send submissions to:

Email: Wanda.Gorsuch@gov.bc.ca, cc: firb@gov.bc.ca

All written submissions will be posted to the BCFIRB website. Persons are responsible in the first instance for informing BCFIRB if, in their view, the information they are providing is confidential. The panel will assess the information and reasons for confidentiality before determining if or how the information should be disclosed.

BCFIRB to issue a decision on participation and any Interim Orders.

BCFIRB to finalize terms of reference and issue rules of practice and procedure, including a procedure for producing documents.

Revised: Submissions sought on draft rules of practice and procedure and Interim Orders

Prehearing conference call with BCFIRB supervisory panel and participants to discuss next steps, including the conduct of the oral hearing.

Due to COVID-19 the hearing is by video conference. Once the oral hearing concludes, BCFIRB to determine whether the allegations are substantiated and what resulting orders or directions may be required based on the evidence presented.