Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP criticize federal plan UBCIC calls nothing but ‘another bait and switch’
California, Oregon and Alaska have already outlawed net-pen aquaculture
Washington joins ranks with Alaska, California and Oregon in not having industrial fish farms.
Federal Minister Joyce Murray met with various fishing companies and other members last week
BC Salmon Farmers Association ‘heartened’ after its round of meetings with Fisheries minister
Minister remains ‘committed’ to the removal of open net fish farms in Discovery Islands
3 expansions approved since phase-out promise made
First Nations and other stakeholder meetings scheduled to begin this month for North Island
Atlantic salmon facilities around Discovery Islands not being renewed, final decision in January
A flotilla for wild salmon called on the federal government to not renew fish farm licenses for 2022
Decision was made in breach of industry’s rights to procedural fairness, Federal Court judge rules
Industry watchdog Clayoquot Action criticizes pinniped raid as another reason to eliminate open pens
Government responds after B.C. First Nations announce intent to assert control over fisheries
Ahousaht First Nation officer Skookum John says farmed fish are likely getting out of the pens
First Nations and fishing organizations renew call for feds to move away from current fish farm structure
B.C. premier makes plea as many expect feds to eliminate many, if not all, salmon farming licences
Economic analysis says 4,700 jobs depend on 79 licenses set to expire at the end of June