I thank the panel for appearing in front of us today on this important act.
I'd like to reiterate the statement that Ms. Gaertner said that there is never enough time to consult, especially with first nations. I have four first nations in my community. I did invite someone from the Mi'kmaq council to be here, but again, because of a shortage time....
I find it very disturbing to hear on the other side especially that there's not enough time to consult. The last time there was absolutely no consulting with anybody, including first nations, and the act was passed in an omnibus bill.
I'd like to ask you, Ms. Gaertner, about your reference to traditional knowledge. How would what's missing now be added to the act? How could we add traditional knowledge to the act to make sure that's incorporated in the new act?