Thanks for the question. It's a pleasure being back.
The progressive nature of the consultation draft was substantive. To the question, where we saw the most substantive feedback from rights holders, I would certainly say it's not universal, but it is progressive. Where we saw a substantive uptake on changes included funding, which has been a significant point of conversation among rights holders since 2018. I would note that the draft bill discussed today has significant provisions related to providing the absolute best nature of funding certainty. I would also say that the proposed work of the first nations water commission was progressively raised. The language in Bill C-61 is progressive, as well.
As to our fairly significant language around substantive equality and providing services comparable to those in local municipalities, these are things that were demonstrated loud and clear for many rights holders and are entrenched in the draft bill being considered in front of this committee.