Mr. Speaker, the second petition I would like to present today is on behalf of the streamkeepers on the Miami River in Harrison Hot Springs. Streamkeepers throughout the province of British Columbia are committed volunteers who deserve certainty for funding and support from the salmon enhancement program beyond the current budget end of March 31, 2026. The salmon enhancement program collaborates with the Pacific Streamkeepers Federation on training that ensures that community volunteers are able to protect and improve aquatic health, habitat status, land use and stock assessment within their communities.
Therefore, the petitioners are calling upon the Government of Canada to not cut program funding for the salmon enhancement programs across British Columbia, which educate thousands of young people on salmon habitat and life cycles.