The BC Chicken Marketing Board is committed to considering public interest and the maintenance of orderly marketing when making policy decisions. We value the diverse perspectives across BC’s chicken-growing industry—from farmer to processor to retailer to consumer to government—and work to achieve a balanced outcome.
One consultation led to two; gathering feedback on the New Entrant Growers program led to launching the Quota Use and Access Consultation.
The input is greatly appreciated and is informing next steps on important issues and their related policies.
The Board committed to publishing a Policy Directions document—a timely update on the priorities and development of new or updated policies and procedures.
We remain open to feedback. The Board invites written comments on these directions by email to info@bcchicken.ca until 4:00pm (pacific) on October 1, 2025.
The Board completed its three-month consultation (October 17, 2024 – January 17, 2025) on quota use and access in BC’s regulated chicken industry. The Board thanks everyone for taking the time to express their views; the insights and feedback is very useful and much appreciated.
The Board gathered stakeholder input via an online survey (October 17 – November 15, 2024), compiling 118 completed individual responses to the 18-question survey:
The website remained open for further comments until January 17, 2025. The Board also welcomed feedback from a QUAC committee of industry stakeholders appointed to consider the issues and make recommendations.
As outlined in our policy consultation process, the Board committed to sharing its findings. Curious? A comprehensive report compiles the results and responses.
A key aspect of a supply-managed commodity is the assurance of reasonable access to quota holdings (the means of production). Currently there is no centralized platform (or “quota exchange”) for growers to transfer chicken quota in BC. Rather, quota is transferred privately through hatchery-processor-grower connections, advertising, or word-of-mouth.
Prior to completion of the Board’s new three-year strategic plan in Spring 2024, the Board planned to consult on the question of quota access. The abeyance (in June 2024) of a final New Entrant Grower (NEG) program decision provided the Board an opportunity to review industry input on both fundamental policy areas (a renewed New Entrant program and quota access) in the context of its larger strategic plan objectives. (Visit the NEG Consultation for more.)
The Board works to ensure that policy and program decisions complement one another while aligning with the strategic pursuit of up-to-date and progressive policies that facilitate an innovative and growing chicken industry in BC. Read the Board’s QUAC discussion paper for more details.
Oct 4, 2024
QUAC Committee meets to review survey and confirm key consultation issues.
Oct 10, 2024
Consultation launch (online survey)
Nov 12, 2024
Online Survey closes, but website remains open for email comments.
Dec 12, 2024
QUAC Committee second meeting for survey review and recommendations.
Jan 17, 2025
Consultation closes.
June 2025
Board reviewed policy options that consider results from both the NEG and the QUAC Consultations, including committee(s) recommendations. Board finalizes directions for related policies.
Sept 2025
“What We Heard Report” compilation and results published and emailed to BC chicken-growing industry for final opportunity for written feedback (two-week period) on proposed policy directions.
Fall 2025
Final internal consultation with key industry stakeholders to clarify any remaining questions/details.
Fall 2025
Legal review and General Orders updates. Board review and approval of final policy and program changes.
2026
New and revised policies communicated (via email and website).
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