"In recent years, over 5,000 fresh, properly collected and stored samples have been tested and there has never been a confirmed case of ISA in British Columbia salmon," said Keith Ashfield, Canada's Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.
"After Canada's reputation has needlessly been put at risk over the past several weeks because of speculation and unfounded science, additional in-depth, conclusive tests, using proper and internationally recognized procedures, are now complete and we can confirm that there has never been a confirmed case of ISA in BC salmon, wild or farmed."
Canada's statement comes a week after information was released that the Canadian government may have hidden evidence of a scientist's discovery of more than 100 farmed Atlantic salmon infected with a similar virus in B.C. waters 10 years ago.
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