Statement

Follow the science on aquaculture. We will ask Ottawa to recognize responsibly raised and harvested coastal food as part of BC’s food security and permit responsible aquaculture where evidence demonstrates it does not harm wild salmon.

Overview

Oppose federal blanket bans on ocean open-net finfish farming where peer-reviewed science confirms negligible transmission risk.

Sources

• Ready to DELIVER - Lorne Doerkson's Plan for a STRONGER BC / 2026 (Page 24) (opens in a new tab) Source

  Page 24 (Fisheries): Follow the science on aquaculture. We will ask Ottawa to recognize responsibly raised and harvested coastal food as part of BC’s food security and permit responsible aquaculture where evidence demonstrates it does not harm wild salmon.