In a recent Business in Vancouver opinion piece, Wild First founder Tony Allard argues that Canada has an opportunity to become a global leader in land-based fish farming while protecting wild Pacific salmon.

The article calls on the federal government to honour its commitment to remove open-net pen salmon farms from British Columbia’s coastal waters. It highlights land-based aquaculture as a modern alternative that can support Canadian jobs, investment, food security and economic growth without placing additional pressure on wild salmon and marine ecosystems.

The piece reinforces the need for governments and industry to support a thoughtful transition toward sustainable, land-based production and build a stronger future for both Canadian aquaculture and wild Pacific salmon.

Read more:
https://www.biv.com/news/commentary/opinion-canada-should-lead-in-land-based-fish-farming-12571877