Salmon farmers slam ‘reckless decision’ to ban netpens in Canadian province

A proposed ban on netpen salmon farming in British Columbia will cost Canadian taxpayers at least $6.4 billion, according to a new report.

BC Salmon Farmers Association Executive Director Brian Kingzett.
BC Salmon Farmers Association Executive Director Brian Kingzett.Photo: BCSFA
Published 29 November 2024, 11:05Updated 2 December 2024, 20:48
Farmed salmonBritish ColumbiaBC Salmon Farmers AssociationCanadaJustin Trudeau