The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of salmon aquaculture for the B.C. economy. On September 20, 2024, the government published a draft salmon aquaculture transition plan. This plan served as a basis for consultations and engagements. Since then, the government's interdepartmental task force has conducted over 120 engagements with first nations and stakeholders. The work has provided us with a deeper understanding of the industry and the regional economy, as well as diverse views on the transition.
The government is reviewing all the different perspectives and considering how it can best move sustainable aquaculture forward in British Columbia.