B.C. mink farmers drop legal challenge of ban, citing costs after four-year fight

Article contentVANCOUVER — Mink farmers in British Columbia and elsewhere in Canada are dropping their legal challenge over a pandemic-era ban in the province due to legal fees they say are “far beyond their means.”Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentThe British Columbia Mink Producers Association and the Canada Mink Breeders Association had been petitioning for a judicial review of the province’s ban on mink farming and had been challenging the policy decision, which dates back to November 2021.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentIn a statement, the mink farmers say they remain angry at the move by the province, which they describe as driven by “an aggressive anti-fur lobby.”Article contentArticle contentThe farmers say they have fought the province unsuccessfully in several separate court attempts while no financial compensation has been offered to operators who had to tear down their farms.Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentThe B.C. Court of Appeal ruled in August that the farmers’ lawsuits have “no reasonable prospect of success” and dismissed a bid for damages against the province, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, and other officials.Article contentThe province has said the ban was due to public health reasons, and the court said the dismissal of the case was not a judgment on the merit of the farmers’ claims while acknowledging their “sincere outrage.”Article contentPublic Health Canada says the only confirmed reports of COVID-19 spreading from animals to people have been on mink farms, citing the World Organization for Animal Health.Article contentThis report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 17, 2025.Article contentTrending Is a $2.75 million portfolio enough for Halifax empty nesters to retire early?

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