Report: BC salmon farmers granted more time to transition away from netpens

A report citing government sources says Canadian minister will give netpen salmon farmers more time to transition to closed-containment operations.

Diane Lebouthillier, Canada's fisheries minister, is expected to make an announcement soon on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's transition mandate for BC salmon farms.
Diane Lebouthillier, Canada's fisheries minister, is expected to make an announcement soon on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's transition mandate for BC salmon farms.Photo: Diane Lebouthillier