Mr. Speaker, receiving such a valuable, worthwhile and sensible question gives me a quick start today.
We have had many questions about the state of the coho salmon resource in British Columbia from members on all sides of the House. The proposal of which the member speaks is a private sector initiative that we welcome, one that will help rebuild weak stocks of coho and chinook salmon through a privately funded program of support of breeding and habitat restoration.
The program Quickstart represents a unique partnership between the private sector, the sport fishing sector and both levels
of government. It is a solid initiative. We intend to work fully and quickly with the proponents to make sure it is a success.