Mr. Speaker, because the Liberal fisheries minister has failed to explain the Pacific salmon allocation policy review, misinformation is spreading across the west coast. Recreational fishing is essential to many Vancouver Island communities, which are uncertain about their future, and that confusion is fuelling division and racism.
This review was directed by the courts to update an outdated policy with conservation first, recognition of constitutionally protected indigenous fishing rights and fairness for everyone on the water.
Explaining what this review actually means is the minister's job. When will she show leadership and set the record straight?