Thanks, Mr. Chair.
I'd like to welcome Chief Whiteduck and Councillor Odjick and our other guest, at a long distance, and I'd first like to recognize that we are holding this meeting on Algonquin-claimed territory.
My first question is to Chief Whiteduck. We're doing this review in stages, looking at economic development opportunities, barriers and constraints, opportunities for reserve lands and then I hope, soon, in the second phase, I'll call them traditional territories.
I'm aware that you are seeking resolution of a land claim and self-government agreement, and I'm wondering if you could elaborate. You spoke very briefly in your introductory comments about what you saw as some of the barriers and constraints to your first nation moving toward economic opportunity. I wonder if you could tell us what your thoughts are, what you think about the current mechanisms, and perhaps what you thought of the other gentleman's comments about mechanisms for economic development. What would you like to recommend to the committee?