Honourable Member McLeod, trust is one of the things that are talked about and that are going on. Processes for things such as the tar sands have never involved the Dene and Métis people. Because of the way the system has been set up, we've never been part of it, and there is no consideration of our being involved. From now on, moving forward, we need to be involved.
There are different ways to build trust. The question I have is, why are these companies allowed to investigate themselves? It's like asking the Indian residential schools abusers to investigate themselves. That is not acceptable.
Our recommendation is to initiate a complete and comprehensive independent investigation into Imperial Oil's Kearl mine site to determine the full extent and implications of the tailings pond spills and leaks.
The other thing is that these tailings ponds in the tar sands should be fully inspected and analyzed for proper maintenance, restoration and repair.
Moving forward, I see the structures—