The amendment is as follows: that Bill C-303, in clause 2, be amended by replacing line 14 on page 2 with the following:
child care program of a province, territory or aboriginal peoples' organization by
As discussed at the previous meetings, I think it is important that all legislation going through this committee and the House be reflective of our country and incorporate and include the aboriginal people. The amendments that have been forwarded were done so in consultation with aboriginal organizations from across the country; hence, despite the ruling of the clerk, I would request support for this particular motion.
There are a number of additional amendments following, which are very similar in nature, so I'm going to keep my remarks short, in the hope we can actually get through this before 12 o'clock today and finish this up.