First Nations leaders in British Columbia are set to take control of aquaculture decision-making in their territories, prioritizing sustainable practices and economic benefits. This comes in response to the federal government's transition plan, which aims to ban marine salmon farms by 2029, a move criticized for ignoring scientific expertise and causing potential economic devastation. The proposed ban could cost taxpayers $9 billion, according to the B.C. Salmon Farmers Association, and threaten over 4,500 jobs, including 1,000 for Indigenous people. Local communities and stakeholders are consulting on a First Nations-led transition, while salmon farmers are halting investments due to the government's uncertain transition plan.