Federal Court in Canada upholds Ottawa's decision to not renew licences for 15 Atlantic salmon farms in BC, citing reasonable concerns about wild salmon risks.
The Federal Court in Canada has rejected an application to review Ottawa's decision not to renew licences for 15 open-net Atlantic salmon farms in British Columbia. The court ruled that former Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray's decision was reasonable, met the duty to consult, and did not breach procedural fairness. The decision was based on uncertain risks posed by fish farms to wild salmon, and is part of a plan to transition from open-net salmon farming in BC by 2025.
June 08, 2024
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