Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of British Columbian recreational anglers who are concerned about proposed changes to recreational access for coho and chinook salmon, specifically along the Fraser River, in a revised policy by the Government of Canada.
Petitioners call upon the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans to maintain current access for recreational fishers; to not prioritize commercial access for these two species, as is the case for other salmon species, to maintain the recreational fishing economy; and to allow all British Columbians to practice their cultural traditions of harvesting safe, beautiful food that feeds their families.