Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. And if he is the best that B.C. can be offered by the Liberals, then God help us.
British Columbia's coastal and upriver communities are profoundly affected by the upcoming Pacific salmon treaty negotiations with the United States. In order to ensure that all key voices are at the table, will the minister assure the House that the Government of British Columbia will be a fully equal partner at these upcoming Pacific salmon negotiations?