Bob Bratina at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

For the interest of those participating, on the official parliamentary headsets that were distributed, there's a selector on the wire. If it falls underneath my arm and I land on it, it cuts off the microphone. You might be aware of that too, because it does happen occasionally, and I apologize for that happening just now.

Also with us is Chief Connie Lazore of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. Representing the Tla'amin Nation, we have Derek Yang, director of community services, and Murray Browne, lawyer. Also with us are Chief Reginald Bellerose and Leon McNab, justice coordinator, on behalf of the Touchwood Agency Tribal Council and its peacekeeping program.

Thank you all.

Chief Lazore, if you're ready, I'll ask you to begin with a six-minute presentation to our committee.