Mr. Speaker, many of my constituents in Nanaimo--Cowichan rely on water transportation. Under the government, Gabriola Island's green wharf, which allows the only public access between Gabriola and Mudge Islands was set for demolition. Last year, the then public works minister announced there would be an indefinite moratorium on the disposal of the green wharf until the access issue has been resolved. Public works officials have now arbitrarily imposed a September 13 deadline.
Will the present minister please confirm that he will stand by his government's previous commitment to an indefinite moratorium--