Thank you, again. I really appreciate your powerful testimony today.
As New Democrats, we've always been focused on removing systemic biases from the procurement process. I'd like to hear a bit more about that.
Also, you talked about the government ghosting you, how you haven't had a response from ISC and just how shameful that is, given the government's commitment. They say that indigenous peoples are their top priority.
Do you feel that is happening right now in terms a nation-to-nation relationship?
Maybe you could speak about how important it is for all departments to have a reconciliation lens. I don't believe that it should just be ISC. I think CIRNA has a role to play. This is rights and reconciliation. This is their commitment on UNDRIP for free, prior and informed consent and self-determination.
Do you believe that the government should have a cross-government approach in terms of supporting the 5% target as well?
It should be every department taking that approach. I'm flabbergasted and humiliated, too, that the government hasn't responded to your requests.
Maybe you could speak a little bit about that.