Thank you, Madam Chair.
I'd also like to thank my fellow members.
Ms. Jolibois's bill contained elements that the committee was tasked to shed light on and clarify through the process of hearing from witnesses. The amendment I'm proposing today still seeks to establish a federal holiday for the purpose of honouring first nation, Inuit and Métis people. In fact, that is the wording used in the amendment. What's more, the amendment addresses the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's call to action 80. All of the comments we heard from witnesses revolved around three key themes: the date, the title and the purpose of the federal holiday. This amendment is in keeping with all of those things.
Never would I dream of schooling an indigenous woman on how to rewrite her bill. The committee is supposed to contribute to the bill in a way that ensures it reflects all of the comments we heard. That is our job.