To some degree Canada and the other Arctic states are developing their own approaches. Some are further ahead than others in regard to working closely with indigenous peoples of the Arctic. I think just having this discussion and this dialogue with yourselves and the committee is one approach and one development that Canada undertakes in regard to its commitment to working closely with the indigenous peoples.
You're well aware that within the Inuit world of Canada there are four modern-day treaties, as they're referred to. The respective regional Inuit organizations have a constitutional responsibility, along with Canada, to work together on implementing those land claims. This addresses part of your question because it gives the process and the direction on how to move forward on certain issues, and not only in regard to resource development. There are processes that are established that ensure various environmental assessments are conducted with the involvement of the regional organizations. I refer back to the document that your colleague was referring to on resource development. It says that Inuit are open to development issues as long as we're respected and there's a process in place that respects us and involves us in those processes.