Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.
I heard Ms. Stonefish mention that First Nations have little confidence in the processes that have been put in place up to now. I understand that, and I doubt if she is the only First Nations person to think that way. You just have to remember the agreement that was signed in Kelowna. You were probably there, after all. That was enough to destroy anyone's confidence.
But on the matter of the tribunal, your proposal is that three judges make up more a board of arbitration than a tribunal. If you were asked to work with the department to recommend judges from a list that you and the department had agreed on, would you have a little confidence in the judge chosen to hear cases? There would only be one judge per case, but there would be a list drawn up by First Nations in collaboration with the department. Would that help a little to address your lack of confidence and your problem with the judges' credibility?