The New Democrats are now accusing their critics of “fearmongering” over Agriculture Minister Lana Popham’s veiled threat to cancel the tenures of one of B.C.’s big fish farming operators.
“You know what is not good for business?” challenged Popham Thursday in responding to a question from the B.C. Liberals. “The fearmongering from that side of the chamber.”
The question about the impact on business was provoked by Popham’s letter last week to Marine Harvest Canada, operator of 11 fish farms on the West Coast.
The minister suggested the company postpone restocking one of its salmon farming operations in an area that is a target of First Nations’ protests over raising fish in open net pens.
Vaughn Palmer – Vancouver Sun – October 19, 2017.
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