First Nations opposing Mowi, Cermaq, Grieg salmon farming in Discovery Islands ask to intervene in critical court case

A First Nations Coalition collectively representing 19 First Nations is seeking to intervene in a federal court case in Canada in support of former Fisheries Minster Joyce Murray's decision to permanently close 15 salmon farms in British Columbia's Discovery Islands region.

The First Nations are asking to be included in a lawsuit filed in March by salmon farming giants Mowi Canada West, Grieg Seafood British Columbia and Cermaq Canada filed in March. The salmon farmers are asking the court for a judicial review of the minster's decision.