Dave Van Kesteren addresses freshwater fishery issues in Chatham-Kent—Essex

June 05, 2006

Link to the full debate:

http://www2.parl.gc.ca/housechamberbusiness/ChamberPublication IndexSearch.aspx?retPublicationDocumentId=2249727

Mr. Dave Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Essex, CPC):

Mr. Speaker, I am very encouraged. I want to let the House know at this point that, although we are known for a lot of things in Chatham-Kent—Essex, very few people know that we have the largest freshwater fishery in the world. I say that without exception.

We too have some problems with our harbour. The good people of Wheatley, where our harbour is found, have a problem with dredging. I am encouraged by what I heard, but could the member tell me if I will be able to go back to the people of my riding and tell them that this spring they will be able to do dredging with a commitment from the government?