I haven't made a direct reference to Bill C-92; I've left it unsaid. One of the reasons is that there are so many people who are actually working in the field. My colleagues who spoke earlier this morning have spent a great deal of time and effort in addressing these matters and have done so through the national advisory committee and through the regional forums that have occurred throughout the country.
Mr. Waugh, my background is as an educator. I was a teacher. I'm a director of education and I've taught in universities. Although I do not speak directly to Bill C-92, there is a reason for that. In our culture we do not give voice to things that are real. It's like when you step out the door and it's raining. You tend to look at each other and say, “Hey, it's raining.” For us that is silly. We know it's raining. We don't have to voice it.
It's a completely different approach. In my work and my efforts in supporting our children, I live in my traditional ways and utilize the knowledge and experience I've gained throughout my entire professional life in service to our people.