Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Good morning and welcome to our committee.
Ms. Tobobondung, I would like to thank you for being here. You represent a major association. Of course, my colleague Marc Lemay alluded to statements made yesterday recognizing that Quebeckers form a nation. Aboriginals form several nations and are often cited as an example. And yet, we all live together here, in Canada.
The Erasmus-Dussault report was published 10 years ago. My first question is the following: Do you find that the progress made over the past 10 years has met your expectations? Do you believe there are major challenges that have not been addressed? I think you spoke about some of them, but I would like to know what your major priorities are. What are the two or three problems that you would like our government to solve in the short term?
You have already mentioned that we have committed funds, but clearly this is not only about money. Mr. Brazeau spoke about a change of approach. I would first like to hear your comments. What are the three measures that could be taken immediately, over the next year? We know that our department has proposed to reform on-reserve matrimonial rights. In your opinion, what lasting solutions could truly bring about sustainable changes to first nations?