When Minister Carr and I announced the interim principles that would govern environmental assessments, we were clear at that early stage that indigenous knowledge was key, that it wasn't a nice-to-have; it was a must-have. Of course, we need protections around the intellectual property associated with indigenous knowledge, but also to allow an understanding of how decisions were made should they incorporate indigenous knowledge. That is a key part of this legislation and I know it's extremely important for indigenous peoples. They have made that clear.
On May 3rd, 2018. See this statement in context.