(Claudiane Samson/CBC/Radio-Canada - image credit)Warning of looming extinction, delegates at a recent parliamentary committee told lawmakers challenges faced by Yukon River chinook salmon are manifold and in need of swift action. "The result is that salmon habitat in the Yukon is not well protected, with neither government actively taking responsibility." "Canada cannot continue to allow its proxy to violate Canada's treaty commitments and continue to turn a blind eye to the destruction of salmon habitat. The submission also states hatchery fish are "undoubtedly a major factor" contributing to chinook salmon declines. "Yukon River salmon are stressed and find it difficult to fatten up for the long swim homes," the submission states.
