Mr. Speaker, on this side of the House we are very proud of the commitment that members of the Canadian Forces made. Over 2,600 military personnel and reservists were fighting with civilian workers.
We are also very proud of civilian employers who gave reservists a chance to participate in this important effort.
The minister has made it very clear that the government has received a request from the province of British Columbia and we will do whatever we can to assist the Government of British Columbia.