BC salmon farmers need our support more than ever

An industry that employs thousands, generates millons of dollars, and drives Indigenous progress is under threat.

Ottawa’s salmon-farm plan more than fishy

BC salmon farmers and First Nations warn Ottawa’s 2029 open-net salmon farming ban could cost taxpayers $9 billion, devastate communities, and ignore both science and economic realities.

Ottawa must cover the costs of the salmon-farming transition

The burden put on salmon-farming communities to make the transition is deeply unfair.

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.

Minister accused of ignoring First Nations voices

“This minister does not seem to grasp what real reconciliation means when it comes to aquaculture and salmon farming,” says Wei Wai Kum First Nation Chief.

Aquaculture: First Nations push for collaboration over conflict

First Nations summit aims to move decades-old aquaculture conflict to a new place of collaboration led by Indigenous seafood partnerships.

Do they just not care?

Ottawa’s discussion paper on BC salmon farms conveys insincere consultation, writes Margareta Dovgal.

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.