As this is a "what we heard report," a full analysis of viewpoints raised during the engagements was not undertaken. We felt it was important that any readers of this interim report see the full range of views that were presented. These are provided on a non-attributed basis to protect the participants and allow everyone to speak freely. This interim report covers what we heard over the course of the engagements. I would also like to acknowledge the Province of BC who joined the roundtables as an observer and Fin Donnelly, BC's Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture, who participated in every session. I offer my sincerest thanks to all who participated and hope that you will find your views well represented in this report. Over the course of the last number of months we spoke to 114 participants and received over 5,400 written submissions. We made sure that every person who wanted to present to the panel had an opportunity to do so. In addition, we invited academics, industry workers and suppliers, and members of the international community to participate as well. The Minister asked that I engage with affected First Nations, communities, aquaculture industry leaders and stakeholders, interested environmental organizations, and parliamentarians to inform our approach in British Columbia moving forward. "Work with the province of British Columbia and Indigenous communities to create a responsible plan to transition from open net-pen salmon farming in coastal British Columbia waters by 2025…"
0 kommentar(er)
