BC salmon farmers push back
Federal transition plan ripped as “wildly unrealistic”.
Leonardo DiCaprio is no king when it comes to fish farms
First Nations call out the Hollywood star for opposing BC fish farms.
The great salmon gamble — how Canada’s push for land-based aquaculture foundered
Ottawa’s salmon policy overlooks scientific advice in favour of policies based on unproven assertions, writes Stewart Muir in the Financial Post.
First Nations fight BC fish farm closures
Wei Wai Kum and We Wai Kai Nations take the federal government to court while Ottawa delays a decision on their salmon farming operations.
Does Ottawa have selective hearing when it comes to salmon farming in BC?
Dallas Smith of the Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship says it’s time for Ottawa to listen.
BC salmon farms: What’s next?
The phrase “like a fish out of water” is taking on new meaning, thanks to what is sure to be an unnecessary and awkward transition away from open-net salmon farming in BC’s coastal waters.
Killing 10 million fish & eggs “unfortunate”
Minister Jordan stands by her decision to cut 1,500 coastal jobs, knocking out almost 25% of BC’s salmon farming industry and culling 10.7 million fish and eggs.
Fishy decision from federal minister
With thousands of Vancouver Island jobs and a $1.4 billion investment on the line, BC salmon farmers take Ottawa to court Federal Court over forced closure of Discovery Island operations.
Where do federal parties stand on BC aquaculture?
In December, the federal government shuttered nineteen fish farms on the Discovery Islands, putting over 1,500 Vancouver Island families out of work. With the future of BC aquaculture in question, Josiah Haynes compares where the federal parties stand.