Salmon

Canada Fisheries Minister's transition plan could take mandate to move salmon farms to closed-containment systems off the table

Murray said transitioning to closed containment systems is no longer part of her mandate.

Canada Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray has decided to renew BC salmon farming licenses for two more years.
Canada Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray has decided to renew BC salmon farming licenses for two more years.Photo: Joyce Murray
Published 22 October 2022, 00:39Updated 24 October 2022, 13:19
Joyce MurrayCanada Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)British ColumbiaNetpensLand-based salmon