As the occupation of two Marine Harvest fish farms in the Broughton Archipelago enters its ninth week, there has been both high drama on the water as well as the provincial legislature regarding the province’s controversial fish farm industry.
In the latest development, Premier John Horgan has announced a formal investigation of allegations of conflict of interest at the provincial animal health lab which has been contracted by the federal government to perform audits on fish raised in intensive corporate facilities on the ocean.
The review will look at “the formal policies and procedures at the Animal Health Centre to determine if best practices and ethical standards are followed, including protecting against potential conflicts of interest.”
At the same time Agriculture Minister Lana Popham told the CBC on Oct. 25 that “the status quo isn’t good enough” and that significant changes are needed to protect wild salmon including the relocation of fish farms in the Broughton Archipelago.
Andrew Nikiforuk – TheTyee – October 26, 2017.
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