I call to order the 64th meeting of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Wednesday, December 5, 2012, we are continuing our study of Bill C-428, An Act to amend the Indian Act (publication of by-laws) and to provide for its replacement.
Today we have the privilege of having one of our own committee members testify before our committee as the proponent of this private member's bill.
Mr. Clarke, we'll turn it over to you for the first 10 minutes and then of course we'll begin our rounds of questioning. Please go ahead.