Mr. Speaker, since 1993 the Liberals have failed to address B.C.'s concerns.
The Liberals have their own agenda for APEC. It is not human rights, it is not job creation, it is not making BC the eighth tiger of the Pacific Rim. It is a failed attempt to heal the wounds. Real job creators for B.C., fish, wood and environmental products, have not made APEC's to do list.
The Liberals have failed to negotiate a Pacific salmon treaty with the U.S. It has turned off Pacific lighthouses. It has ripped the heart out of the Pacific coast guard. It has even closed CFB Chilliwack and left B.C. without emergency preparedness.
The Liberals have cut out the voice of British Columbians by excluding 25 BC MPs from participation at APEC. The Liberals would have preferred to have hosted APEC in Toronto or Montreal.
The Liberals are fanning the fires of B.C. alienation with $65 million. They are not creating jobs for B.C. British Columbians are too smart to be fooled by Liberals.