Timeline for:
Millar Channel
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First Licensing
DFO took over licensing from the Province in 2010.
Reporting of any kind was not required by DFO until 2016…
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October 2020
Semi Closed Containment System Trial Begins
October 2020
Fall 2021
Semi Closed Containment System Fails
Fall 2021
June 22, 2022
Minister Announces Phase Out of Open Net Farms
Minister Joyce Murray announced the consultation of the phase out of open-net fish farms from BC coastal waters. This is in line with the federal governments commitment to remove all fish farms by 2025.
June 22, 2022
June 30, 2022
Land Act Tenure Expired
The Marine Finfish Aquaculture License issued under the Fisheries Act expired on June 30, 2022. This licence allowed Dixon Bay farm to carry out aquaculture activities including cultivation and harvest of fish.
June 30, 2022
