Mr. Speaker, I rise to present two petitions. The first petition is focused on saving the Kitsilano Coast Guard station, which is one of the busiest stations in Canada. The recent decision by the federal government to close the Kitsilano Coast Guard station is a grave mistake that will undoubtedly cost the lives of those in peril on the shores and waters near Vancouver Harbour. The petitioners call upon the Government of Canada to rescind this decision and reinstate full funding to maintain the Kitsilano Coast Guard station.
In the House of Commons on May 6th, 2013. See this statement in context.