Chris Warkentin at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

I would like to call this 43rd meeting of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development to order. Today we are undertaking a review of Bill C-27. Today we have with us the minister, as well as his officials from the department, INAC, and also a representative from the justice department.

Minister, thanks so much for being here. We know you have a hectic and busy schedule, but we certainly appreciate the time you've taken for us today. We'll turn it over to you, and then we'll begin the rounds of questioning.