Fisheries and Oceans  We are actively engaging with our partners in the provinces and territories, with indigenous people and people in industry. Also, we can all be proud in British Columbia of the most recent marine protected area, the Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound glass sponge reefs MPA,

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, it would be inappropriate to comment on this incident, as it is currently under investigation by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. Fisheries and Oceans Canada is co-operating fully with this investigation.

Uninterrupted  Mr. Speaker, wild salmon are the lifeblood of the west coast. I rise today to celebrate a high-tech art installation coming to Vancouver titled “Uninterrupted”, which reveals the story of wild Pacific salmon on an unprecedented scale. Beginning June 28, after dusk, audiences wi

Canadian Coast Guard  Mr. Speaker, the Canadian Coast Guard prioritizes the safety of Canadians above all else. We can say with confidence that the Vancouver harbour is safer today than it was two years ago, thanks to the reopening of the Kitsilano Coast Guard and this government's investment in the o

Fisheries and Oceans  Mr. Speaker, the conservation and rebuilding of wild Atlantic salmon stocks is a shared responsibility. It is a continuous, long-term process that requires the concerted efforts of everyone involved. I am encouraged by the steps that Greenland took in 2016 to strengthen its measu

Fisheries and Oceans  Madam Speaker, I was born just outside the member opposite's riding and caught my first fish, a rainbow trout, when I was five or six years old in his riding, so it is a pleasure to be here today to discuss a topic about which we are both passionate. The Government of Canada is

Fisheries and Oceans  Madam Speaker, the Government of Canada is committed to protecting our coasts and oceans and keeping them healthy for future generations. Canada is an active participant in global efforts that contribute to the prevention and reduction of marine litter from land and sea-based s

Fisheries and Oceans  Mr. Speaker, our government understands that wild salmon are the lifeblood of the west coast, which is why our government is investing significantly in managing and restoring our wild Pacific salmon stocks. In addition to our continued support for the salmon enhancement program,

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, with regard to (a), there was no involvement by personnel of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, DFO. With regard to (b), no interviews were conducted by DFO. With regard to (c), no trips to P.E.I. related to this investigation were made by off-island DFO offic

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, with regard to (a)(i)(ii), the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation is currently preparing an updated corporate risk profile and risk mitigation framework in order to fully consider and address the pending withdrawal of Manitoba. With regard to (b), the FFMC is pr

Fisheries and Oceans  Mr. Speaker, as a British Columbian, I know and share the real concerns that British Columbians have around this issue, especially after the incident that happened in Washington. While Fisheries and Oceans B.C. aquaculture regulations are among the most rigorous in the world, al

Oceans Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the member opposite from beautiful British Columbia for his speech and also to express how much I enjoy working with my colleague at the fisheries and oceans committee. A lot of my constituents back in British Columbia

Indigenous Affairs  Madam Speaker, I had the pleasure of visiting and attending at many indigenous communities over the summer. I understand the very close and important relationship that our indigenous peoples have with fish. That is why our government is investing over a quarter of a billion dolla

Canadian Coast Guard  Mr. Speaker, our government is dedicated to making sure that the men and women of the Canadian Coast Guard have the tools they need to do their jobs, whether that be ice-breaking capacity in Quebec or towing capacity. The Coast Guard expertly maintains its fleet. Also, in the int

Tourism Industry  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to welcome members of the Hotel Association of Canada to Ottawa. Hotels welcome guests to Canada from around the world. In the Vancouver area alone, hotels, like the Holiday Inn in north Vancouver, employ over 12,000 individuals. Earlier this year, th