But wild salmon advocates say link between farms and infections supported by peer-reviewed science
Opposing arguments from aquaculture companies and environmental organizations being heard
1.2 million hatchery fish about to be euthanized
DFO’s current deadline will lead to the cull of 10.7-million young fish
Industry pleads for time after federal order to close 19 sites
Commercial fishers argue for sector’s continued innovation
B.C.’s producers filed for a judicial review of the Discovery Islands decision Jan. 18
Letter to prime minister calls for federal “champion” for aquaculture growth
Federal government gives operators 18 months to grow-out their last harvest
Homalco First Nation to push for special hatchery permits
System “essentially eliminates” contact between wild and farmed fish stocks, says Cermaq
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP disappointed it took a federal court to change DFO policy on farmed salmon
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP disappointed it took a federal court to change DFO policy on farmed salmon
Province surrenders salmon farms without scientific basis
In 2018, province effectively surrenders authority over sites
Spokesperson for BC Salmon Farming Association says the move would put the industry out of business.
All 120 operations will need agreements by 2022, province says