Mr. Speaker, my question is for the prime minister.
Our west coast salmon fishery is in dire straits. British Columbians, indeed all Canadians, are offended at the federal government's weak stance in this dispute.
Last week a congressional committee on the Pacific salmon treaty heard testimony in Washington from key stakeholders. Members of this House deserve to know that Canada was invited to testify at those hearings.
Why did the prime minister fail to send representatives to testify at these hearings and to stand up for Canada's interests?