Well how about that, one of Premier Christy Clark's Appointees to the British Columbia Farm Industry Review Board is John Les (November 30, 2013 to November 30, 2016).
Mr. Les is also the Chair of BCFIRB.
BCFIRB oversees Agriculture Commodity Boards such as:
BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission
BC Chicken Marketing Board
BC Chicken Marketing Board
BC Cranberry Marketing Commission
BC Egg Marketing Board
BC Hog Marketing Commission
BC Milk Marketing Board
BC Turkey Marketing Board
BC Vegetable Marketing Commission
For good measure, the BCFIRB is also responsible for B.C. SPCA
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Premier Christy Clark knows first hand how important the optics are when it comes to the topic of possible Conflict of Interests.
Clark is quick to contact the Conflict of Interest Commissioner for the Members of the Legislature Assembly. Is there one for Appointees?
BCFIRB Chair Position Description: Nature and Scope of Position
Last month Chilliwack Cattle Sales ran into trouble via the BC Milk Marketing Board and the B.C. SPCA when a video showed eight of its employees being cruel to the cattle.
Mr. Les is also the Chair of BCFIRB.
BCFIRB oversees Agriculture Commodity Boards such as:
BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission
BC Chicken Marketing Board
BC Chicken Marketing Board
BC Cranberry Marketing Commission
BC Egg Marketing Board
BC Hog Marketing Commission
BC Milk Marketing Board
BC Turkey Marketing Board
BC Vegetable Marketing Commission
For good measure, the BCFIRB is also responsible for B.C. SPCA
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Clark is quick to contact the Conflict of Interest Commissioner for the Members of the Legislature Assembly. Is there one for Appointees?
BCFIRB Chair Position Description: Nature and Scope of Position
...... Members of BCFIRB, including the chair, should not have interests which create a conflict with the performance of their statutory duties. The chair and members are expected to assume full responsibility for the effective and efficient discharge of their duties under the Acts they administer in the broader public interest and are to maintain the highest possible standards of conduct and governance. They must comply with the rules of natural justice and the principles of administrative law and must have balanced judgement, and the ability to make fair, consistent and timely decisions.
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Last month Chilliwack Cattle Sales ran into trouble via the BC Milk Marketing Board and the B.C. SPCA when a video showed eight of its employees being cruel to the cattle.
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BC CTV News Vancouver
October 20, 2008
October 20, 2008
Les has a family connection to the company as well -- his daughter Sharon is married to Chilliwack Cattle Sales director Ken Kooyman's son.
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....... Saputo, Canada’s largest dairy producer and owner of the Dairyland brand, issued a statement saying, “We will not accept milk from the B.C. Milk Marketing Board supplied by this farm until we are fully satisfied that strict animal welfare practices are in place.” - Maclean's