Minister, on the southern coast of Vancouver Island, we have lighthouses, too, including the light stations at Pachena Point and Carmanah Point. It is my understanding that, this week, staff members are being removed from these stations. We know the important role these light stations play along our coast, both for navigation and the safety of mariners. They help out in endless ways with search and rescue and emergency response operations.
As I hope you are fully aware, the entire NDP caucus, including the leader of the NDP, sent you a letter with the concerns being brought forward by west coasters about the removal of the lighthouse keepers from these lighthouses.
Minister, there was a report that came out in 2011 called “Seeing the Light”, which is quite appropriate, and it was very clear in its recommendations.
I'm wondering if you have looked at this letter and have seen the recommendation in there that very clearly articulates that consultations are required and that consultations happen with all those impacted around the lighthouses. Has that been taken into consideration?