Question Period Note: Conservation and Protection of Salmon – Aquaculture West Coast

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Reference number:
DFO-2020-00062
Date received:
May 6, 2020
Organization:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Name of Minister:
Jordan, Bernadette (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard

Suggested Response:

• COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving situation and the health and safety of Canadians is a priority for a government.
• As we work with provinces and territories to ensure measures are in place to support the safety of Canadians, we remain committed to moving forward responsibly to transition open-net farming on the West Coast.
• We know that comprehensive consultations will need to take place with First Nations, the Province of BC, industry, and all stakeholders and we continue our work to protect and conserve our wild fish stocks.

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