Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, Ministers, for your time today.
I want to follow up a little bit on Mr. Schmale's comments.
Minister Bennett, title has primarily been dealt with through treaties, as you talked about. The Tsilhqot’in decision has set out the standards for proving that title exists. I think we would agree on that.
Title claims impact not only the first nations, but also affect the surrounding non-indigenous communities and overlapping first nations' claims. Treaties must be ratified by federal and provincial legislatures, and so to follow up on my colleague's question, not only do I think it's appropriate, but I think it's imperative that you bring this agreement before Parliament before you sign it.
I don't think you answered his question. Will that come before Parliament before it gets signed?