Canada minister faces pressure from First Nations as decision looms on key BC salmon farming area

The decision impacted more than 24% of BC's farmed salmon production and put major pressure on Mowi, Cermaq and Grieg to acknowledge First Nations right to self-determination and reconciliation.

Canada Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray meets with the First Nations for Finfish Stewardship Coalition and the chiefs of the Wei Wai Kum and We Wai Kai First Nations in Campbell River on Oct. 12. From left to right: Dallas Smith , spokesperson for the Coalition and Tlowitsis Nation, Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray, Chief Chris Roberts, Wei Wai Kum First Nation, and Chief Ronnie Chickite, We Wai Kai First Nation.
Canada Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray meets with the First Nations for Finfish Stewardship Coalition and the chiefs of the Wei Wai Kum and We Wai Kai First Nations in Campbell River on Oct. 12. From left to right: Dallas Smith , spokesperson for the Coalition and Tlowitsis Nation, Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray, Chief Chris Roberts, Wei Wai Kum First Nation, and Chief Ronnie Chickite, We Wai Kai First Nation.Photo: First Nations for Finfish Coalition
Published 20 January 2023, 15:16Updated 20 January 2023, 18:07
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