Aquaculture

New industry group to fight Canada government's decision to phase out salmon farming in key BC region

Canada's top fisheries official has not responded to industry calls for renewal, but has recently committed major investments in First Nations fisheries.

Mowi's Phillips Arm salmon farming site in British Columbia. A new industry association is fighting back against a Canadian government decision to phase out farms in the Discovery Islands region.
Mowi's Phillips Arm salmon farming site in British Columbia. A new industry association is fighting back against a Canadian government decision to phase out farms in the Discovery Islands region.Photo: Pentair AES
Discovery IslandsBritish ColumbiaMowiCanada Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)Farmed salmon
Published 26 February 2022, 00:41Updated 28 February 2022, 14:28