Statement for Mayor Christian: Decision by NS Aquaculture Review board

On behalf of the RQM I want to express how deeply disappointed we are in the decision of the Nova Scotia Aquaculture Review Board (NSARB) to approve Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd.’s application to expand the existing salmon farm by Coffin Island and Beach Meadows Beach from the current 14 pens to 20. The RQM stood by our community as an intervenor in opposition to this expansion. I want to express my gratitude for our residents who contributed their time, energy and voices by providing oral statements, submitting testimony and appearing as witnesses at this hearing.

To access more information on this process and the NSARB decision, go to their website: https://arb.novascotia.ca/hearings/nsarb-2023-001-public-hearing-applications-kelly-cove-salmon-ltd-coffin-island-aq-1205

Mayor Scott Christian, Region of Queens Municipality