Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's sudden resignation was followed by a scathing critique of the Trudeau government's economic policies, specifically targeting the proposed ban on net-pen salmon farming in British Columbia by 2029. This policy, seen as a bid for urban Liberal voter support, has sparked strong opposition from the B.C. Salmon Farmers Association and the Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship. They argue that the ban threatens B.C.'s top agri-food export, could lead to the loss of 4,560 jobs, and cause significant economic harm, with taxpayers facing a $9 billion compensation bill. They also challenge the science behind the ban, pointing out that it is not supported by data and is detrimental to coastal communities and Indigenous groups. Both groups are advocating for a more sustainable approach that does not jeopardize the sector or Indigenous rights, emphasizing the potential for suicide, addiction, and domestic violence among Indigenous communities without salmon farming.