I think it's important for the child to know who he or she is. This is their heritage. It's where they come from. In any cultural group, as you know, Madam Member, there is great diversity, and that's the richness of the people of that country. If this child is an indigenous child from anywhere else in the world, they have a right to know that. When it comes to placement, at least that can be considered a factor in the adoptive home. The adoptive families then have more information to be able to ensure the cultural heritage of that child.
What we know from experts such as Dr. Jeannine Carrière is that a key to success for adoption in Canada is that these children know where they came from and have opportunities to connect. These are aboriginal people adopted either to non-aboriginal or aboriginal homes. In an international environment, that may be a bit more challenging, but it is still their right to know who they are.