Mr. Speaker, last week we had another serious flood warning in the Fraser Valley. Today I plead with the government to listen to the concerns of our region, a key national economic corridor.
On November 24, 2021, in the House, I was promised that the Liberal government would be a partner in rebuilding Abbotsford for a stronger future. We are still waiting for action. The government has signalled that the $51-billion build communities strong fund will help my community recover, but what my riding is looking for is an assurance that this funding will be allocated accordingly.
I implore the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure to ensure that we are not forgotten. Every major railway runs through our area. The local airport is critical for national defence. Highway 1 is the key arterial road in British Columbia. The TransMountain pipeline runs through the flood zone.
The time for talk is over. We need action from the federal government. It needs to fulfill its promises.