Thank you, Madam Chair.
Rather than propounding, I'm looking forward to hearing more from you. That was great testimony and these are great briefs. I wish we could have more time with you. I want to thank Mr. Kneen for the recommendation that if they sign off on this really fast, let's have another review, quickly, to solve the problems.
My first question is to you, Mr. Namagoose. I'm very interested to notice that there is what one might call a carve-out in proposed section 40 of the bill, for the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act. The bill doesn't seem to recognize the difference between first nations who are under historical treaties and those who are under modern treaties—first nation final agreements. Of course, the Cree in Quebec have been innovative in the agreements that you've managed to reach. That's one area that probably needs a look. Why are we only singling out Mackenzie Valley resource management for that? It raises the question with me about Nunavut, the Yukon, and so forth.
Are you, Mr. Namagoose, proposing this mechanism only when the projects are on your lands, or are you proposing it also if your lands and peoples are impacted?
My second question is, are you proposing a joint panel where the Cree would determine who your representatives are?
Third, are you proposing that it be under the auspices of your agreement? I'd appreciate a bit more clarity so that we can make some sound recommendations for the bill.