Take this quiz and see how your knowledge stacks up against the misinformation spread by activists and the politicians echoing them during the 2025 federal election.
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Take this quiz and see how your knowledge stacks up against the misinformation spread by activists and the politicians echoing them during the 2025 federal election.
‘Farmers of the Water’ toolkit aims to debunk anti-fish farming myths and empower students to become sustainable aquaculture advocates
Court ruling highlights federal disregard for credible science, activist-driven decisions, and significant economic harm to salmon farmers and aquaculture-related businesses in British Columbia.
Innovations in aquaculture together with a nationally connected, science-driven strategy could grow Canada’s Blue Economy fivefold to $220 billion by 2035, states a new report.
With a federal election looming and tariff threats rising, the Western Business Coalition is urging the next government to overturn Ottawa’s marine salmon farming ban in B.C. and adopt science-based, …
Without data to justify its decision, the Trudeau Liberals are advancing a plan that could cost taxpayers $9 billion in compensation to salmon farmers, suppliers, and First Nations.
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
Two First Nations which oppose ocean-based salmon farms in British Columbia, are once again heading to court to attack a sustainable food production sector
“Many of us have recently bought houses and are starting families, and now we have no idea what our future holds…we as young people are tired of this juvenile behaviour …
“The idea that 70,000 tonnes of BC salmon can be produced on land in five years is unrealistic and ignores the current capabilities of modern salmon farming technology.” By Fabian …
Aquaculture supply and support companies, which sustain the livelihoods of thousands of British Columbians, call for six-year salmon farm licence renewals.
Aquaculture pioneers, the Kitasoo Xai’xais First Nation, is inviting the public to come see for themselves how modern salmon farming has transformed their remote community.
Many First Nations, who supposedly have lent their support to an anti-fish farming lobby group, are themselves involved in projects that pose a myriad of dangers to wild salmon populations.
“Canadians have said again and again that they want access to more Canadian-produced food. In the case of Canadian-raised salmon, they’re being denied and are seeing less and less,” – …
“I’m confident the investments will help the aquaculture and fisheries sectors to become even more sustainable and environmentally friendly” – Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries.
Aquaculture job losses mount as uncertainty grows over the future of salmon farming in British Columbia
Canada’s seafood farmers urge Ottawa to take heed of the UN’s calls for 35% growth in aquaculture by 2030 to fight global hunger
Proposed conditions of licence changes include extension of marine aquaculture permits for a period of between two and six years.
Mary Robinson, a dynamic national champion of land and sea farmers, was the past-president of Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA).
“First Nations which have oversight over aquaculture in their territories should have a direct role in determining the future of salmon farming in BC – Govt. of BC”
World-wide abundance of Pink Salmon being used by activists to push false narratives about aquaculture in British Columbia By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Anti-fish farming activists are using the world-wide abundance of …
Canada’s seafood farmers hope Diane Lebouthillier will bring a much-needed coastal-community common sense to British Columbia’s aquaculture transition plan. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews British Columbia’s salmon farmers are hoping that Diane …
Joyce Murray’s short and controversial tenure as Fisheries Minister leaves behind a legacy of unfinished business in BC’s salmon farming industry.
“My vision is for a future where local communities, First Nations, wild salmon and aquaculture are all thriving.” – Jennifer Woodland, Chair of the BC Salmon Farmers Association
Speeches and vows made on National Indigenous Peoples Day ring hollow to salmon farming First Nations in BC.
“Moving all our salmon production from the marine environment to land-based operations is not going to happen here by 2025 as some people think it can.”
“We need the strong and clear support of governments who recognize that aquaculture is the future of reliable, secure, sustainable and affordable supply of seafood”
“This minister does not seem to grasp what real reconciliation means when it comes to aquaculture and salmon farming.”
“What are my people going to do? How are they going to work, cause there are no other jobs here too.“ Ruth Robinson, Elder – Kitasoo/Xai’xais Viewpoint By: Sam B …
First Nations and coastal municipal governments fear their communities will face economic devastation if salmon farms are forced from British Columbia’s oceans Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Indigenous and coastal communities in British …
SeaWestNews highlights Canada’s seafood industry, focusing on sustainability, news, and insights to promote responsible practices in British Columbia and beyond.
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