BC Farm Industry Review Board Propane Cannon Study

The BC Farm Industry Review Board (BCFIRB) under section 11(2) of the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act, is studying the use of propane cannons in agriculture. The objective of the review is to identify how the interests of farmers and neighbours related to the use of propane cannons can best be balanced through the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands South Coastal Wildlife Damage Control Guidelines (MAL guidelines) and other possible regulatory measures. Attached you will find the Terms of Reference click here (PDF, 34KB) for BCFIRB's study as well as the Request for Submissions click here. (PDF, 31KB) The deadline for receiving submission is Tuesday, February 17, 2009.

BC Farm Industry Review Board Dispute Prevention and Resolution Interviews: Notes and Analysis
To view document, click here. (PDF, 59KB)
To view cover letter, click here. (PDF, 48KB)

Rules of Practice and Procedure

The BC Farm Industry Review Board (BCFIRB) has recently developed Rules of Practice and Procedure for Appeals filed under the Natural Products Marketing Act.

The purpose of these rules is to facilitate and encourage clear, consistent and efficient practices concerning appeals so that all parties understand the process along with their rights and responsibilities. In most respects, these rules reflect practices adopted by BCFIRB over the many years and are consistent with the approach of various tribunals following the introduction of the Administrative Tribunals Act.

These rules are effective as of January 16, 2008. Persons involved in an appeal must proceed on the basis that these rules apply unless BCFIRB directs otherwise. To view the Rules, click here (PDF, 215KB).

Please note that the updated Notice of Appeal form (Appendix 1) will be developed as an online form in the near future. Until then you still have the option of using the old form on this website on the webpage Filing an Appeal or by clicking here.

Appointment Opportunities

The BC Farm Industry Review Board (BCFIRB) has begun a process to update and expand the list of prospective candidates to serve on BCFIRB and British Columbia's commodity boards.

This is an ongoing process and resumes may be submitted at any time. For more information on the positions and instructions for expressing interest, click here. (PDF, 19KB)