NEWS
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May 2021 Newsletter
Date: 7 May 2021
Categories: Newsletters
May 2021 Newsletter: annual general meeting; on-farm innovation program presentation; hatchery amending order review; flock fertility - spiking reminder; biosecurity status - green; HPAI trends rising in Europe & Asia; COVID-19 reminders
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Proposed Hatchery License Criteria Changes Effective December 31, 2021
Date: 3 May 2021
Categories: Consolidated Order
The BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission has been reviewing the general hatchery requirements outlined in the Consolidated Order. Considerations in this review include establishing provisions in support of maximizing 80/20 (the balance of 80% domestic and 20% import product) as part of the Commission’s 2021 Strategic Plan.
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Amending Order 3 – Period A169 Price
Date: 23 April 2021
Categories: Consolidated Order
Subsection 1(2) of this amending order comes into effect on April 11, 2021. Subsections 1(1) and 2(1) of this amending order come into effect on May 2, 2021.
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Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries 2021/22 – 2023/24 Service Plan
Date: 23 April 2021
Categories: General
Tags: COVID-19
In 2021/22 British Columbians continue to face significant challenges as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of British Columbia is continually evolving to meet the changing needs of people in this province. Government has identified five foundational principles that will inform each ministry’s work and contribute to COVID recovery: putting people first, lasting and meaningful reconciliation, equity and anti-racism, a better future through fighting climate change and meeting our greenhouse gas reduction commitments, and a strong, sustainable economy that works for everyone.
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AAFC – New Programs That Deliver Full and Fair Compensation for Chicken, Turkey and Egg Farmers
Date: 23 April 2021
Categories: General
On April 13, 2021, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced details of two new programs designed to help drive innovation and market development for Canada’s 4,800 chicken, turkey and egg farmers. These programs, totaling more than $691 million over ten years, respond directly to requests from producer associations and provide full and fair compensation for market impacts from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
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Notice: Annual General Meeting 2021
Date: 9 April 2021
Categories: General
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April 2021 Newsletter
Date: 9 April 2021
Categories: Newsletters
April 2021 Newsletter: producer meeting; annual general meeting; flock fertility - spiking reminder; biosecurity status - yellow; CHEP Ammonia Project; COVID-19 reminders
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Repurposing and Restoring Commission Financial Reserves Letter to BCFIRB
Date: 6 April 2021
Categories: General
Letter to BCFIRB regarding restoring and repurposing Commission financial reserves.
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Memo: Important Dates – Spring 2021
Date: 12 March 2021
Categories: General
Important dates to mark in your calendars this spring.
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PHAC – Government-Authorized Accommodation Exclusion for Essential Service Providers
Date: 9 March 2021
Categories: General
Tags: COVID-19
Public Health Agency of Canada: Pursuant to paragraph 6(1)(e) of the Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations) (the Order), made pursuant to section 58 of the Quarantine Act, I determine that the following class of persons provide an essential service and are therefore temporarily exempt from the Government-Authorized Accomodation (GAA) requirement upon entry by aircraft until 11:59:59pm EST March 14, 2021, as long as they adhere to the conditions set out further below to minimize the risk of introduction or spread of COVID-19...