Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I want to start by thanking you all for taking the opportunity to come here today. I find this always to be a very enlightening and frank discussion.
It's unfortunate that there is a five-minute restriction, as there are so many questions I'd like to ask you.
I'd like to start with Chief Balfour. You've given us some idea of some of the trials and tribulations you've had in your career to get to the point where you are. I commend you for your hard work and dedication to your people. Without explaining any of the details, if this legislation had been passed a decade ago, would human rights have made it easier for you to get to the point you are today without some of the interference from other authorities that you have experienced?