Thank you to all three for coming here this afternoon.
You're right, it's framework, but legislation needs clarity. We haven't provided advice on how consent is defined. We have asked for it to be clearly defined in this legislation for clarity. We've asked the Department of Justice to give us a definition. We are still waiting for that. This is to keep FPIC out of court. We need to get this piece of legislation, this law. It will be law when we pass this, so we need to clarify it. The purpose of our clarifying it is to streamline this process, not to stall it. To ensure that everyone is clear on this process, legislation has to be clear. We're waiting for that from the Department of Justice, and I just remind the clerk of that.
We have spent enough money at the Supreme Court over the years on clarification, so when we bring a bill like this forward, it is our duty as members of Parliament to see that it is done right. It is my belief that this is one of many committees that should study this bill. I just mentioned Justice. You're talking economic development. Well, I think we should have a study of that. In my opinion, all these discussions have to come forward before we go forward with this legislation.
Anyway, we'll start with your thoughts on what I just said, Sheryl, because you did make a number of statements here that I want to clarify.