Environmental, industry and Indigenous groups have 60 days to provide feedback during a consultation process before the government announces an enhanced federal aquaculture policy within four to six months, he said. "My view is this is a path forward where we take into account concerns and we address them in thoughtful and substantive ways,'' Wilkinson said. "I think it's important that we do that because British Columbians want to be sure we are effectively protecting their environment and protecting wild salmon.''