Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wins, throwing salmon farming industry into uncertainty

The minister's Liberal party has called for all netpen salmon farms in British Columbia to be transitioned to closed containment systems by 2025 -- a move the industry claims would have devastating impacts.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau squeaked out a victory against conservative opponents in a tightly contested election. The question now is what it will mean for BC salmon farmers, who have been told their operations will need to move to closed containment systems by 2025.
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau squeaked out a victory against conservative opponents in a tightly contested election. The question now is what it will mean for BC salmon farmers, who have been told their operations will need to move to closed containment systems by 2025.Foto: PATRICK DOYLE
Published 22 October 2019, 06:32Updated 22 October 2019, 12:31