Mr. Speaker, hunting, trapping and fishing is a way of life for many Canadians. It is part of our common heritage, beginning with first nations, the Inuit, Métis, fur traders and voyageurs, and early settlers who all survived on what the land and the water provided. It is a way of life that has been passed down from these generations.
Today, hunters, trappers and anglers are important partners in conservation and habitat stewardship, contributing millions each year to these efforts. In November 2014, our Conservative government recognized this and passed the National Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Heritage Day Act. This day is celebrated on the third Saturday of September each year and many Canadians celebrated this past Saturday by attending various hunting, trapping and fishing events across our great country.
I would like to thank all of the organizations that worked tirelessly to promote hunting, trapping, fishing and conservation. Their efforts are seen in the smiles of kids who catch their first fish, track their first moose, or release their first pheasant. Keep up the great work.