Mr. Speaker, British Columbians finally have a federal government that is acting on our priorities.
While the previous government watched and did little, the mountain pine beetle infestation grew from a few city blocks to an area almost three times the size of Vancouver Island. The truth is the previous government did not contain this beetle. The infestation now threatens Canada's vast pine forests and the well-being of some 180 communities.
Could the Minister of Natural Resources tell this House what our government is doing to combat this disaster?