Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I would like to congratulate the member on her passionate speech and note that there are many parts I related to, especially the sense of place that she was able to convey. She spoke of a cultural emergency and it made me think of a situation facing the part of the world I represent where indigenous languages are in danger.

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I would like to begin by congratulating my friend, the hon. MP for Milton, on his election. In response to the Speech from the Throne, my question deals with the situation facing west coast wild salmon. The riding I represent, Skeena—Bulkley Valley, is named after the Skeena River, which is one of British Columbia's great wild salmon systems.

Forestry Industry  Mr. Speaker, in my riding and across B.C., the forestry industry supports over 140,000 jobs. However, this year, sawmill shut-downs have created uncertainty for many families. Now thousands more workers will be without work over Christmas, and the federal government is missing in action.