Thank you very much, Doctor. I appreciate that.
As we know, after the H1N1 pandemic in 2009, many of our first nations in Canada, such as, in my riding, Carry the Kettle Nakoda First Nation, the Cowessess First Nation and the White Bear First Nations, have taken positive steps in setting up monitoring stations at their entrances. I know this is going on across the country. In fact, I've been led to believe that about 376 communities have done that. It's important for them to develop this emergency response plan and protocol in the event of a future pandemic.
Grand Chief, what are your thoughts with respect to creating a coordinated emergency response plan for all first nations across Canada, while continuing to respect your individual jurisdictions?