In an appeal regarding the supply management system for the chicken industry, the Association of Ontario Chicken Processors argued that the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to establish a specific pricing formula or amend regulations.
The Chicken Farmers of Ontario argued that a pricing formula was essential to their proposal and that the Tribunal could direct the Commission to amend its regulations.
The Tribunal held that under section 16(11) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Act, it has the authority to direct the Commission to amend or revoke its regulations made under the Farm Products Marketing Act, as its jurisdiction is not circumscribed by the appeal triggers in section 16(1).
