Thank you, Minister. I always appreciate it when you come here.
This committee has been lonely and underutilized. We have been expecting significant commitments by your government in a host of areas. Just to name a few, child welfare legislation and the indigenous language act are nowhere to be seen.
You talked about the rights and recognition framework.
You promised. The Prime Minister stood up in Parliament and said, “it is our firm intention to have the framework introduced later this year and implemented before the next election.” That's over-promise, under-delivery.
The other thing he promised to do.... Not only was there going to be talking with first nations and engaging, but also talking to civil society, industry and the business community. Has any work been done in that conversation?