Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I just want to point out to our panels today, and certainly to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, that of the four suggestions or potential for amendments that you have made, one of them I think deals with what the member started out talking about before we got into free trade agreements—maybe she's on another committee, I'm not sure, and it just all came flooding back to her quickly.
Importantly, and with respect, it deals with ensuring funds the chiefs and councillors receive for sitting on tribal council boards, provincial bodies, and other band partnerships. We've heard from Whitecap Dakota First Nation, a very successful and sophisticated community in terms of business, and they've tabled some amendments that perhaps my colleague, in fairness, wasn't privy to that dealt with some of the issues around business enterprises, focusing squarely, of course, on the benefits to the elected politicians for their reporting requirements.
Furthermore, this particular committee that I referred to has gone on to develop a commission or committee that establishes the wages. I believe one of the witnesses alluded to that in his speech. I find that interesting.
Joseph and/or Colin, through your work, are you aware of situations—I think you mentioned one—where this bill, had it been in place, could have improved a situation, a set of circumstances in a first nation community? Are you able to give concrete examples?
Joe, we'll start with you. I know you've talked to a lot of folks.