I think that may be a step forward because this is really empowering the first nations who occupy those lands to be in a position to govern and manage resources that have been entrusted to them by the creator. However, there will be times when governments at different levels, whether provincial or federal, will have a public policy purpose for setting aside lands as well, where they might want to initiate the purpose.
Are you suggesting that IPAs would be the exclusive way we deal with protected lands in our ambitions to see more and more of Canada protected for future generations?