Salmon aquaculture: What’s wrong with this picture
The First Nation Wild Salmon Alliance recently held a Press Conference to attack salmon-farming Indigenous communities in British Columbia. Instead, the media event spotlighted…
Ottawa has no data to support its plan to ban salmon farms in B.C.
Without data to justify its decision, the Trudeau Liberals are advancing a plan that could cost taxpayers $9 billion in compensation to salmon farmers,…
First Nations plan their own transition process for B.C.’s salmon farming sector
“It is ridiculous that our communities have to pay the price for the government’s activist driven decisions and poor consultation process…we are done playing…
Trudeau’s salmon farming ban set to cost Canadians $9 Billion
The Trudeau Liberals are risking billions in taxpayer dollars, thousands of jobs, and the livelihoods of First Nation communities with a reckless salmon farming ban…
Aquaculture: Mowi named top animal protein producer, again
Accolades and peer-reviewed science support salmon farmers in British Columbia as politicians parrot the falsehoods of anti-fish farming activists. By Fabian Dawson SeaWestNews Mowi, the…
Activists distort data to attack B.C. salmon farmers
Years of continuous data collection near salmon farms show a pattern of exaggeration by anti-fish farming activists. By Fabian Dawson SeaWestNews Anti-fish farming activists…
Aquaculture: Podcast exposes hypocrisy of Indian chiefs’ union
Coastal First Nations reliant on salmon farming are accusing the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) of acting like colonial overlords. By Fabian…
Why Canada grows the best salmon in the world
New report showcases the Canadian salmon farming sector as a global leader in sustainable aquaculture practices. By SeaWestNews The Canadian salmon farming industry, backed…
“Aquaculture is agriculture”, states new head of seafood farmers alliance
“The time has come for the Federal government to bring aquaculture growth and development under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.” – Joel Richardson, CAIA’s new…
Salmon farm transition driven by politics could cost billions
“Canadian families across B.C. and beyond will feel the negative impact of this activist-influenced salmon transition policy. It’s bad politics and worse policy.” By…
Salmon farming in B.C. should be guided by science not activism
“Decisions about our fish farms should come from those directly involved, not from activists unfamiliar with our work,” – Isaiah Robinson, Deputy Chief Councillor…
Salmon Farming Transition Plan is a recipe for disaster in B.C.
Claims by activists, which are driving government decisions on salmon farming in B.C., are based on shaky science and emotional rhetoric rather than empirical…
As B.C. votes, thousands of salmon farming jobs hang in the balance
Three candidates in B.C.’s election outline what their parties will do to support the salmon farming sector in the province. By SeaWestNews The salmon…
‘Transition Plan’ leaves B.C.’s salmon farming sector swimming in uncertainty
“Right now, we’re in a discussion about transitioning from this excellent aquaculture sector to exactly what, we don’t even know yet.” – Jennifer Woodland,…
Aquaculture: “If the Feds are gonna blow it up then they need to pay for it”
North Vancouver Island provincial election candidates say thousands in their ridings fear for their jobs as Ottawa moves to curtail salmon farming in B.C….
Vets urge Ottawa to pause ban on salmon farms in BC
Decision to ban net-pen salmon farms in BC does not align with the scientific findings of animal health experts says the Canadian Veterinary Medical…
Land-based fish farmers alarmed over net-pen aquaculture ban
“A full stop removal of net pen salmon farms in British Columbia would be disastrous for the whole industry because the resources that exist…
Salmon farming transition plan is just a plan to create a plan
The Liberal Government’s long-awaited blueprint to transition British Columbia’s salmon farming sector is loaded with aspirational assertions and largely devoid of actionable items By…
Aquaculture: Greenwashing rules should apply equally to eco-activists
Canada’s new greenwashing regulations should ensure that both corporations and environmental activist groups are held to the same truth-in-advertising standards. Commentary By Fabian Dawson SeaWestNews…
Trudeau’s rhetoric falls flat at rally to support BC’s salmon farmers
Rally in Nanaimo calls on Federal Government to deliver on its promise for a “realistic, responsible, and achievable” transition plan for BC’s salmon farming…
Salmon farmers send a strong message to Liberal caucus
The Liberal caucus retreat in Nanaimo this week unfolds against a much-maligned decision to ban open-net salmon aquaculture in British Columbia, which will kill thousands…
Eco-extremism rampant in BC’s salmon farming discourse
Misinformation campaigns about salmon farming seed mistrust in good government and undermine balanced policy that would benefit Canadians and the global community. CommentaryBy Cyrus Singh…
Community spirit shines at salmon farmers summer BBQ
“We are truly honoured that so many came to support the Food Bank, learn more about us, and enjoy some delicious locally farmed salmon,” –…
Science shows there is no need to ban salmon farms
But will Canada undermine economic self-determination for First Nations by banning BC salmon farms that pose no more than a minimal risk to wild salmon?…
Salmon farmers say thanks with a community BBQ
Campbell River event aims to foster community engagement and raise awareness about the importance of the salmon farming sector to the local economy and food…
Salmon farms do not impact sea lice levels on wild fish
New study and data counters the continued exaggeration by activists that wild fish populations are declining due to sea lice from salmon farms. By Fabian…
Land-based salmon farming faces many challenges in BC
“I see a long-term future for land-based [fish farming], but unfortunately, not here in B.C. unless something drastically changes,” – Gary Robinson, consultant with Kuterra…
Trudeau Liberals keep breaking promises to BC’s salmon farmers
Federal Government delays transition plan for salmon farmers in yet another broken pledge to the aquaculture sector that supports thousands of families in British Columbia…
Salmon farming opponents head back to court, again
Salmon farmers in British Columbia reiterate that they will continue to grow affordable healthy food in partnership with First Nations as another court challenge emerges….
First Nation celebrates 25-year salmon farming pact with Mowi
Aquaculture partnership between the Kitasoo Xai’xais and Mowi Canada West hailed in a poignant ceremony to exemplify the true meaning of reconciliation with First Nations….