Mr. Speaker, that was how the treaty was negotiated. It was agreed by all parties. The people of B.C. are represented by the legislators which they elected, so it is not true that the people of B.C. were not represented in these negotiations. The people of B.C. are also represented by members of parliament in this House and we speak on their behalf. That is how Canada is governed. Canada is not governed by referenda.
In the House of Commons on June 3rd, 1999. See this statement in context.