Federal transition plan for B.C. salmon farms 7 weeks late [Video]

When the federal government announced all open net fish farms on the British Columbia coast need to be out of the water by 2029, it also promised to produce a draft transition plan by the end of July.

It missed that target by seven weeks, but late Friday afternoon CTV News obtained a copy of the draft report.

It outlines how the government plans to move forward with support for First Nations, communities and workers that rely on the industry, and describes aspirational plans to make B.C. a world leader in innovative and clean aquaculture technology.

It says the government will work with First Nations to identify and develop new economic opportunities that align with each community’s particular needs and values.

According to the draft plan, the government will also provide training and reskilling opportunities for workers.

While existing open net pen farms must phase out in the next five …