Environment committee  That's a really tough one. Again, we're saying we know we have jurisdiction. We know, and it's about building that relationship so we can work together. I don't like to get caught up in the words of reconciliation and all those things. The way I see it, we have to be one. Even though we're totally separate in our identities, as to who we are, we are part of Canada.

Environment committee  We know we have the jurisdiction. We believe that in our heart, in our being. The question is, how is the government going to recognize that? That's the challenge, because if it's going to be going through so many hoops within the act, you defeat the purpose. That's where I want to talk again about the relationship and being able to have a relationship with different communities.

Environment committee  You can look at it from that perspective.

Environment committee  No, but I mean you can look at it from his perspective of how important this economy is to each first nation that has signed on. I will never take away anything, in that context, from the way they feel and how they want to conduct their way of life. I think, however, that if you truly look at that statement, you should look deeper.

Environment committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. I would like to acknowledge all the committee members who are here today to listen to us and to thank you very much. I would also like to acknowledge that we are on the Algonquin territory and thank them. I have a scripted thing in front of me, but I'm never very good at using one, so I would like to just speak.