Well, first of all, I hope you will not mind if I take a moment to say, Mr. Blaikie, since I think today is your last day, how much I have not only enjoyed but also benefited from working with you in your work on this committee and your work in Parliament. We have not always agreed on everything. However, I was thinking today about this meeting of the committee, and I was thinking that the thing I really admire about your work is that I always know you are led by your values. When you make a point, when you push for something, it's because you really believe in it and think it's good for your constituents and the people of Canada.
I also appreciate that when we don't have exactly the same opinion, you're always prepared to listen carefully and with an open mind to another point of view. Sometimes you're persuaded, but even when you're not, you're a person who's prepared to think hard, roll up your sleeves and work hard to try to find some outcomes that can be win-win. To me, that is the definition of a good legislator and a good public servant.
I'm really sad that you're leaving this role in Ottawa, but I had a chance to meet your beautiful family, and I think they will be very happy to see more of you. I hope that in your new job, we'll have a chance to continue to work together.
I think Premier Kinew is off to an outstanding start, as is my colleague, Minister Sala. I look forward to us continuing to work together.
Thank you for highlighting that EI measure. I think it's a good one. It's going to be important for the people it helps.
With regard to your point about indigenous people, I think we all recognize that we have, collectively, a lot of work to do to be sure that the programs, laws and institutions of Canada support indigenous people in the specific ways they need. We're trying hard. I think we are making progress and getting better, but I would never claim that all of the work that needs to be done has been done.
I hear you. It's something we do think about, but I'll think about it some more having heard your question.