An opinion editorial by Clare Backman, Marine Harvest Canada’s Director of Environmental Compliance, published in the Times-Colonist looks for common ground and open discussion on declining returns of Fraser River sockeye stating that "preserving Pacific salmon for future generations is important to everyone in the province, especially those of us who live on the Island and on the coast."
Mr. Backman emphasizes Marine Harvest’s commitment to responsible farming: "Our commitment to environmental, social, and economic sustainability is key to our business. If this means different management of our farms to further conserve and protect wild salmon, that is exactly what we will do. If we discover that other causes are at fault, we expect that all interested stakeholders will come together to find workable solutions."
