I first want to acknowledge again that I did start my opening comments by noting the heightened political tensions that exist. If we could all just take a moment to sort of put those aside....
With respect to your question, this bill is to make sure, whichever government is elected moving forward, that there is accountability to ensure that we are advancing with conservation. I truly feel, political stripes aside, that this bill is in the interest of all Canadians. There need to be amendments, absolutely. However, if we don't have accountability for public funds with respect to advancing this work, then why are we even bothering with conservation at all?
I recognize that there's time, but in the place that I come from in the Yukon, you finish the conversation because it is important to hear the voices. So, thank you, Mr. Chair. I acknowledge that this is your process. I come from a different process, one that is Tlingit, and you talk until the work is done.
If I have a chance to come back, I will answer the rest of your questions.
Thank you.