A coalition with national reach.
130+ organizations from across Canada and around the world support reversing the 2029 net-pen ban. The full list is below, organized by sector.
First Nations leadership
The Coalition itself is led by many First Nations whose territories span western and central Vancouver Island to BC's central coast. Each Nation negotiates independently; the coalition speaks collectively on federal policy. Allied Indigenous-led organizations support the coalition's work nationally.
Coalition member Nations
- Tla-o-qui-ahtTofino
- AhousahtClayoquot Sound
- Mowachaht/MuchalahtGold River
- NuchatlahtNootka Island
- EhattesahtZeballos
- Kyuquot/CheclesetNW Vancouver Island
- We Wai KaiQuadra Island
- Wei Wai KumCampbell River
- TlowitsisNE Vancouver Island
- Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xwPort Hardy
- Kitasoo Xai'xaisKlemtu
Allied Indigenous-led organizations
- Aboriginal Aquaculture Association of Canada (AAAC)
- Indigenous Economic Development Corporations
- Indigenous Resource Network
- First Nations Fisheries Council
- National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food
Policy and economic voices
Business councils, policy institutes, and resource sector associations weighing in on the federal policy choice.
- BC Business Council (BCBC)
- BC Chamber of Commerce (BCC)
- Resource Works
- Association for Mineral Exploration (AME)
- BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI)
- Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
- Mining Association of BC
- First Nations LNG Alliance
- Canadian Propane Association
- Alliance of Resource Communities (ARC)
- United Steel Workers, Local 1-1937
- Macdonald Laurier Institute
- BC Trucking Association
- Canada West Foundation
- Food & Beverage Associations
- Surrey Board of Trade
Agriculture associations
National and provincial agriculture and aquaculture sector bodies whose members share the affordability and food security stakes.
- Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA)
- Canadian Federation of Agriculture
- BC Agriculture Council (BCAC)
- BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA)
- BC Shellfish Growers Association
- NL Aquaculture Industry Association
- PEI Aquaculture Alliance
- Ontario Aquaculture Association
- Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia
- Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association
- Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
- Grain Growers of Canada
- Canola Council
International validators
Peer organisations and aquaculture authorities from countries Canada relies on for imported salmon today.
- International Salmon Farmers Association · Norwegian Seafood Federation
- Irish Farmers' Association
- Salmon Tasmania
- Faroese Aquaculture Association
- Fisheries Iceland
- Salmon Chile
- Salmon Scotland
- Nasco Inc.
- Scientists (academic and Indigenous Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences)
- Food policy experts
- Innovation Norway
- BC and Atlantic MPs
- FDI Stakeholders (Norway, Japan)
Coastal communities
The towns, regional districts, and community institutions of the BC coast where this work happens every day.
- City of Campbell River
- District of Port Hardy
- Gold River
- Village of Sayward
- Town of Port McNeill
- Young Salmon Farmers of BC
- Regional Post-Secondary Institutions
- Regional Food Bank Representatives
- Community Foundations
- BC Mayors and Municipalities
Industry suppliers and services
Joined by 94 supplier and service businesses across Vancouver Island and the BC coast: net manufacturers, feed mills, electricians, marine transport, refrigeration, packaging, and the full operational ecosystem that keeps modern, Indigenous-led aquaculture running.
- Akva Group / AKVA Group, North America
- Akvafuture Salmon Ltd.
- Bluegreen Canada Inc.
- InWater Technologies
- FishGLOBE AS
- Watermoon by Eide
- JLH Consulting Inc.
- Poseidon Ocean Systems Ltd.
- PR Aqua, ULC
- ScaleAQ
- Aquatrans Distributors Inc.
- Taplow Ventures
- Skretting North America
- Cargill, North America
- West Coast Reduction Ltd.
- Morenot Canada
- Brown's Bay Packing
- DevShed Digital Inc.
- Leemac Electric Ltd.
- Tidal Enterprises Ltd.
- Polysteel Atlantic Ltd.
- Nics Holdings Ltd. (dba Vancouver Island Hotshot)
- Pioneer Pallet and Lumber Ltd.
- Trans American Customs Brokers of Canada Ltd.
- Redden Net Co Port Hardy Ltd.
- Redden Net Co Campbell River Ltd.
- Carmac Diesel Ltd.
- Industrial Plastics and Paints
- SAPA Technologies Ltd.
- Pacific Automation Networks
- Westburne Rexel Group
- CR Metal Fabricators Ltd.
- Westaqua Commodity Group Ltd.
- Aquaforce Pressure Washing
- APC Inc.
- Wilbur Ellis Nutrition
- Central Fraser Valley Transload and Sales Ltd.
- Shafer Commodities Inc.
- AFS Trans Co.
- Seatarra Ingredient Alliance
- Northwest Tech-Con Systems
- Badinotti Net Services Canada Ltd.
- Nootka Sound Service
- Syndel
- Grey River Netting Inc.
- NAPA Auto Parts / CRES Ltd 1035
- Lenz Welding Ltd.
- Njord Marine Service Ltd.
- Western Equipment Ltd.
- Go Deep International Inc.
- DSA Ocean
- IRITEX Pumps and Irrigation Inc.
- Schenker of Canada Limited
- Innovasea
- Aldin Cleaning Service Ltd.
- Excel Career College
- Nautical Trucking Inc.
- Veyron Properties Group Ltd.
- Fuerste Vaccination Services
- Sea Roamer Marine Services Ltd.
- PHARMAQ AS
- Crowne Pacific Development Corp.
- Sure Cold Refrigerated Storage
- Powerserve Energy Ltd.
- Andal Investments Ltd. (dba Hydraulic Supply)
- Airfoam Industries Ltd.
- Falcon Equipment
- Pacific Marine Construction Ltd.
- Oban Ventures
- Synova Integrated Services Ltd.
- Lateralus Financial
- Next Gen Refrigeration
- On Road Tire Services Ltd.
- Tri-Gen Fish Improvement Ltd.
- PBX Logistics Ltd.
- Alberni Island Shuttle
- Blue Continent Transportation
- C.R. Coastline Towing and Transport
- Coastal Pacific Xpress Inc.
- Deep Trekker
- Intercoastal Tug and Barge Services
- Alert Bay Towing Ltd.
- Moeller Matthews Chartered Professional Accountants
- Campbell River Marine Terminal and Menzies Marine
- DMC Electric Ltd.
- Trend Diesel Ltd.
- Ripple Rock Repairs Ltd.
- JTAK Industrial Ltd.
- Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish Inc.
- Method Marine Supply
- Northern Ropes and Industrial Supply Ltd.
- EB Horsman and Son
- Northwest Plastics
- Orca Speciality Foods
Want to add your organization?
The coalition is actively expanding. To add your organization or business to the supporters list, contact press@keepfoodaffordable.ca.