That's exactly why we're trying to get a definition of “free, prior and informed consent”. I think if we have to do our work here in the committee process, in the legislative process, and if we don't do that, it would leave a lot of unanswered questions and, potentially, for the courts to decide on that definition if we aren't doing everything we can in this forum in the legislative branch.
We have put forward many arguments from indigenous communities that have raised concerns about this process and the fact that there isn't a definition, and it isn't clear, and the lack of certainty.
We've heard from organizations that are saying this could hamper development going forward. It can significantly increase the risk factor for major projects. This is why it's so important.
Look, we support the spirit of the legislation. We just want to ensure that we do our work here so that there is certainty going forward and so that the courts aren't determining this five, 10, or 15 years from now, continuing to hold up this process.