On the heels of the Mahone Bay event, the rally in Upper Tantallon drew more than 350 people in opposition to the provincial government’s plan to impose industrial scale open net pen fish farming in our waters.

 

The event was hosted by Chris Heide from the Council of Canadians.  Our incredible speakers included:

 

Bob Chamberlin, former Chief Councillor of the Kwikwasutinuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation and former VP of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, which represents over 100 BC First Nations.

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Karen Wristen, Executive Director of BC’s Living Oceans Society, is applying her background in environmental law to advocating for wild salmon habitat and sustainable aquaculture.

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Bonny Glambeck, a lifelong activist and naturalist based in Tofino, BC, helped build the temperate rain forest movement, culminating in the 1993 Clayoquot protests, the largest act of civil disobedience in Canadian history.

 

Jeff Wagner and Vince Boutilier,  Twin Bays lobstermen (LFA 33). 

 

Lorne Johanson, former Lunenburg B&B operator and TIANS Board member, has written two reports for TIANS on aquaculture.  He has a Master's Degree in Marine Science and Environmental Management. 

 

Jim Lawley, Halifax entrepreneur, Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation Director and land-based closed containment pioneer.

 

Colin Sproul, fifth generation lobsterman, VP Bay of Fundy Inshore Fishermen's Association.

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