Canada: Eco-extremism rampant in BC’s salmon farming discourse

Misinformation campaigns about salmon farming seed mistrust in good government and undermine balanced policy that would benefit Canadians and the global community. CommentaryBy Cyrus Singh An unhinged discourse that is both extremist and discriminatory is being perpetuated by environmental groups who misguide and misinform the public. They manipulate public opinion and twist the truth through emotional pleas. They purposefully undermine reconciliation and sacrifice the rights and title of First Nations with one aim: getting fish farms out of the water. Canadians in rural communities be damned, food security be damned, affordable food be damned, jobs be damned, Canada be damned. Most disturbing is their message to First Nations that have been stewards of their lands from time immemorial; nations that have adapted and regulate aquaculture in their territories as rights holders; nations that have suffered imposed social upheaval and poverty: we know better. Just like the Indian ...