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DI salmon farm closure decision was necessary, says Minister Joyce Murray

Minister Joyce Murray says her decision last month against renewing the licences for the farms off Vancouver Island near Campbell River was difficult but necessary. The Minister stated that recent science suggests uncertainty about risks posed to wild salmon by the area’s farms and the federal government is taking a precautionary approach to help ensure the well-being of threatened species. Read full article from National Post here.