First Nations leaders pressure Canadian government to speed up transition to closed-containment salmon farming

First Nations leaders say 'excuses, distractions and delays' have hampered progress on the commitment to transition away from netpens.

Regional Chief Terry Teegee, a member of Takla Lake First Nation participated in a live Zoom call asking the government to respect UNDRIP and end netpen salmon farming.
Regional Chief Terry Teegee, a member of Takla Lake First Nation participated in a live Zoom call asking the government to respect UNDRIP and end netpen salmon farming.Foto: BCAFN
Published 25 June 2020, 20:49Updated 26 June 2020, 12:02