I would ask for it in writing, by year, for the committee.
Thank you.
Minister, in your last appearance, in March—I believe it was your last appearance—you told the committee, “zebra mussels are found everywhere in Canada”. That statement was clearly false and caused acute concern amongst conservationists and organizations that are fighting against aquatic invasive species in Canada.
Western Canadians are wondering how they can trust you to protect fish habitat when you believe they are already infested with the species that we must fight.
Minister, will you finally acknowledge that preventing the spread of zebra and quagga mussels in western Canada is essential and ensure western Canada receives its fair share of federal resources to prevent aquatic invasive species?