Premier Eby urged to press Ottawa on salmon farming commitment
In a recent Vancouver Sun column, Vaughn Palmer argues that B.C. Premier David Eby must push the federal government to follow through on its commitment to end open-net pen salmon farming in British Columbia by 2029.
The column points to growing concern that Ottawa could weaken or delay the transition under pressure from the salmon farming industry. It calls on the B.C. government to defend the commitment and ensure the federal government delivers a clear, credible plan to move salmon farms out of coastal waters.
With wild Pacific salmon continuing to face serious pressures, the article argues that provincial leadership will be essential to keeping the transition on track and preventing the 2029 deadline from being diluted.
The message is clear: British Columbia must hold Ottawa accountable and ensure its commitment to protect wild salmon is fully implemented.