Mr. Speaker, I think Canadians can take pride in the back-breaking work done by up to 2,000 Canadian soldiers in fighting the fires in British Columbia. The federal government has an excellent relationship with the premier of that province and with the minister, Rich Coleman, both of whom expressed great appreciation for our work. We have already undertaken to provide financial assistance to British Columbia and we are working with that province to bring that about.
In the House of Commons on September 15th, 2003. See this statement in context.