Thank you.
I want to remind you that Canada is delinquent in substantial and overdue debt and continues to incur court costs, lose court cases and settle court challenges. While these are long-term investments, they also represent an opportunity for Canada to repay its debts in good faith to first nations.
I ask for the support of this committee in saying to Canada that it is in all our interests that you pay the debt. Economic reconciliation requires Canada to abandon its adversarial legal approaches to fulfill its fiduciary obligations to first nations. Paying this debt will demonstrate Canada's commitment toward progress in our shared journey towards truth, healing and reconciliation.
With appreciation for your attention, the AFN and I thank you very much.