Thank you, Minister, for joining us this morning.
Just as we voted at second reading, the Conservatives certainly agree that this is not a partisan issue. We'll mostly be looking at technical concerns and clarifications as we consider this bill in depth over the next number of meetings. I certainly want it on the record that for far too long things have been very tragic in many communities, and this will hopefully provide clarity, if it's done properly and not rushed.
Before I start my technical questions, when you used the word “abduction”, I know that we have hard-working social workers across this country. Where communities have taken on child protection services, they have to move them to other care in the best interests of the child. For you to use the word “abduction”, I think, is to insult social workers and child services organizations, including indigenous organizations, across this country. Could you clarify why you used the word “abduction”, as opposed to what these agencies are trying to do in the best interests of the children?