Vancouver Island Free Daily reports that RIAS now estimates the annual fallout from the site closures will be about CAD 21 million in lost tax revenue. Jessica Leck, who manages a broodstock hatchery for Mowi Canada West, told the publication that "everyone in the aquaculture industry is uncertain of what the future holds." She added that "in total, this decision could affect 1,600 jobs on the island". John Paul Fraser, executive director of the BC Salmon Farmers Association added that "it could potentially be devastating". "In the absence of government fully explaining its reasons, you get uncertainty. Everyone wonders, 'What's next in our community?' The demand and interest in ocean-grown salmon, from the waters of B.C., is tremendous, and it's going to grow," he said.