Minister’s statement on Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers meeting
2026 meeting held in Victoria, with B.C. as co-chair
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Rescinding temporary fish-protection order for Salmon River
Province working to balance fish protection with urgent public-safety needs
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Protecting Chinook salmon in Salmon River with temporary order
Agricultural, industrial water use temporarily restricted due to low river levels
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Improving B.C.’s natural resource appeals process for permitting decisions
Public consultation launched on improvements to natural resource tribunals
Urging people, businesses to conserve water
Early action needed as drought, water-scarcity risks increase throughout B.C.
Protecting ecosystems, cultural values in northeastern B.C.
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Inviting input on watershed plan for Goat River
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Protecting new wetland habitat in Omineca region
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