Good afternoon, Mr. Borbey.
To lead up to my question, I am going to go back to the words in your presentation. Among other things, you mentioned modern-day treaties between claimant groups. In your position, you probably well know that the concepts of band council and community management organizations are currently being questioned by first nation members. Based on that observation, does your department give consideration to claims from traditional family groups, acting as clans?
I would also like to ask another question about the representatives. I will be quick. When it comes to international law, we know that Canada focuses on the notion of democracy and the treatment of nationals and members of the population in diplomatic exchanges or economic and political exchanges. Will aboriginal groups be included as well? Is Canada going to make sure there is a community representative and that fundamental rights are upheld by those organizations before starting negotiations with any given group?