[Member spoke in Inuktitut, interpreted as follows:]
Thank you, Chairperson.
I have a question regarding source water protection.
I have a concern, because we all know the system tried to eradicate indigenous people. Before colonialism came, we ran our own systems. We ran our water. This was all taken from us. I recognize this. We need to give this back to the people. There need to be more consultations regarding source water protection. This is my concern.
For example, if municipalities or provincial governments in Ontario or Manitoba don't want to let go of their jurisdiction regarding fresh water, how will this bill respect giving back this jurisdiction to indigenous communities? This is all part of reconciliation efforts.