Canada fisheries minister reiterates commitment to removing salmon farming netpens in BC as industry begs for clarity

The status of 79 remaining salmon farming licenses in British Columbia set to expire in June remains up in the air.

At an event event at St. Jean’s Cannery in Nanaimo, British Columbia, in February, Canada's Fisheries and Oceans Minister Joyce Murray said Canada was investing CAD 11.8 million to support First Nations commercial fisheries enterprises. — At an event event at St. Jean’s Cannery in Nanaimo, British Columbia, in February, Canada's Fisheries and Oceans Minister Joyce Murray said Canada was investing CAD 11.8 million to support First Nations commercial fisheries enterprises.Photo: Joyce Murray

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First Nations BC Salmon Farmers Association Farmed salmon Discovery Islands Mowi

Published 3 March 2022, 08:01Updated 3 March 2022, 14:04