Mr. Speaker, if it is urgent, why is this the first time the hon. member has raised the issue in the House?
I have talked to many British Columbians. I have heard requests for a summit on salmon. I have also heard requests for other measures to address the issue of the low sockeye returns.
Planning is currently under way, as I have said, and a government response is forthcoming. This is a very serious matter and it warrants a very serious response.