As a Liberal, I am what Mr. Trudeau used to call a radical centre, meaning we have to strike a balance. We want to protect the environment, but we don't want to kill the industry, and we want to build a partnership with first nations.
Do you feel that it's just a fight based on interests? Is there a way, Mr. Collyer, to monitor, use, and work with them as partners? I have just been here for a few minutes, but with your answers, I have a feeling that it's a bit of an irritant more than anything else. I'm a straight shooter.
Do you believe that through the legislation we can make things happen?
Of course, we have to be respectful of governments. If there's a treaty we have to respect the treaty. At the same time, you don't want to kill the industry. It's good for the people—you create jobs for first nations and work in full partnership.
In a doability process, what can we do to make things happen? I believe the monitoring is important.