Good afternoon, Mr. Roy, and thank you for being here today. Thanks too to the officials.
I have been a member of this committee for three years already. A number of people listen to what happens here, particularly aboriginal people. You made many very interesting comments in your opening remarks and in your explanations. I listened to you very carefully.
The Indian Specific Claims Commission is headed by Mr. Dupuis. What does this commission do? What are its limitations? Who gives it its mandate? We worked hard here to pass Bill C-30, which became the Specific Claims Tribunal Act. You referred to that in your remarks. You said that this body has been in place since October 16. How many cases are outstanding at the moment, and what type are they? I would ask you to start by answering these two questions.