Critics challenge health of Canadian salmon industry

George Baker
March 24, 2010
Food Manufacturing

PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. (Canadian Press) — Federal Fisheries Minister Gail Shea went to Boston to extol the virtues of Canadian seafood, but critics of salmon farms say they don't know how she could call the practice safe.

A news release issued by the Fisheries Department before Shea's trip to the annual International Boston Seafood Show said would promote Canada as "a leader in the production of high-quality, safe and nutritious fish and seafood."

"The stability, predictability, and innovation of Canada's fish and seafood sector are key elements that are helping our businesses remain profitable and competitive, while providing thousands of Canadians with jobs," Shea said in the release.

Des Nobles, a former fisherman and spokesman for the T. Buck Suzuki Foundation, which advocates the environment and the protection of fish habitat, said the word "healthy" is misleading when it comes to salmon farm. 

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