I believe that pragmatism and considering political reality, I think, are really important, especially when we're dealing with issues like the Indian Act, which the average Canadian may not thoroughly understand. I respect that approach. However, I still think that every step we take down the road towards replacing the Indian Act should reflect a renewed commitment to a nation-to-nation relationship. It should reflect a new understanding, one which consults with first nations people.
If we are to proceed in one giant leap, which would replace the Indian Act in one fell swoop, or whether we are to legislate those changes incrementally, piece by piece, I think that either course of action we take, the first nations people must be consulted prior to those steps being taken.