This is the meeting of the INAN committee on a very serious issue, one that will move Canada forward in terms of reconciliation in dealing with historic wrongs. I'm very pleased to have you here.
I'll start by recognizing that we are on the unceded territory of the Algonquin people, as a reminder of the importance of that process as not only being honorary but actually reminding all Canadians of our history and the fact that we have a lot of unfinished business. This is a very timely and important discussion and we're very anxious to hear from you, pursuant to the order of reference of Wednesday, February 7, 2018, on Bill C-262, an act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
You're here to present to us and our format is that you have 10 minutes for each presentation. After that, we'll go into a series of questions and answers from the MPs.
Paul, are you going to begin? Then I have Dwight after that.
Welcome.