Thank you very much. Thank you to the witnesses for joining us here today.
I've found over the course of debate—this being a private member's bill—that it seems as though there is significant support for the creation of this park. It remains interesting that all but two members of the government voted against the private member's bill, but the unique dynamic of a minority Parliament saw that it passed. It is now before this committee. It certainly provides some interesting opportunity for collaboration.
I listened with great interest—and I hope that the witnesses had a chance to listen—to the Parks Canada representatives earlier.
My question is for Chief Duckworth and Councillor Francis.
There seems to be a hang-up with the process. The government and Parks Canada have said that the process through a private member's bill is problematic, yet we've heard significant support for Bill C-248 moving forward. I'd like to open it up to both of you to provide some comments, particularly about the process question. We understand the support. On the process question, why do you support or not support Bill C-248 as the mechanism to create this park?
We'll start with Chief Duckworth.