Thank you, Madam Chair.
You mentioned a little while ago that decisions were made unilaterally and without the consent of first nations when Bill C-30 was prepared.
On June 12, 2007, the prime minister and the national chief announced a new plan of action that would provide for discussions between government officials and leaders of the first nations. On July 25, the then minister, Jim Prentice, and chief Fontaine set up a Canada-AFN task force.
When he appeared on February 6, the present minister said he took into consideration its recommendations and previous critics found in the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples report, “Negotiation or confrontation: It’s Canada’s Choice”.
What is your opinion on the task force the minister mentioned in this report for the development of Bill C-30?