OTTAWA – The federal government missed its own deadline to provide a plan for the multi-billion-dollar salmon farm industry, creating new uncertainty according to industry representatives.

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When the government announced plans to close open-pen salmon farms, they also promised a transition plan by the end of July{ai:summary}<p>The feds dropped the ball, failing to deliver a plan for the salmon farming industry by their own deadline. With the clock ticking on their decision to shutter open-pen farms in British Columbia, industry insiders are left in a swirl of uncertainty. </p><p>#economy</p>

Federal Liberals miss deadline for promised salmon farm transition plan

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