The Canadian Conservative Party has criticized the Trudeau government's decision to close salmon farms in the Discovery Islands of British Columbia, claiming it lacks transparency and scientific support. The farms, located in the traditional territories of the Laich-kwil-tach and Klahoose First Nations, have been shown to have a negligible impact on wild salmon stocks, according to government scientists. The closure is expected to significantly harm the economy, with an estimated loss of $390 million in annual economic output and 1,535 jobs. Critics, including salmon farming companies and a coalition of First Nations, have labeled the decision as politically motivated and detrimental to reconciliation and conservation efforts.