Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Good afternoon to all the witnesses. Your contribution to the committee's work is deeply appreciated.
My question is for Daniel Therrien.
When Bill C-525 and Bill C-377 were passed, where did you stand on the approach that was taken?
What did you think about the Conservatives' decision to adopt those provisions by way of private members' bills? What did the Canadians you spoke with at the time think?
Would you say those citizens groups were able to have their say and be consulted in connection with those two bills?