Madam Speaker, I appreciate the speech given by the member, as well as the work he has done on the environment committee in this Parliament and in previous ones, and his advocacy on freshwater issues.
In his speech tonight, the member talked about a variety of things. There are so many facets to freshwater protection that occur in a country as large as Canada. One thing I did not hear a lot about was first nations, particularly concerns about treaty rights. I am from British Columbia. Many treaties have not yet been negotiated.
The member talked about respecting provincial jurisdiction. What about treaty rights? What about first nations, especially in my area of the Okanagan? Many of the Indian bands, particularly the Penticton Indian Band and the Osoyoos Indian Band, have a very strong connection with the water and protecting salmon.
I would like to hear what the member has to say in regard to his motion.