Given that it is my first opportunity to speak to the witnesses, I thank you for having appeared for this important study.
As I've mentioned, I am quite aware that first nations have been waiting a very long time for this bill to come, as is. It's unfortunate that it doesn't go far enough. In my assessments, I've also noticed that it needs some major amendments to make sure that first nations' rights are being upheld.
My first question will be for Emily, who mentioned to the committee, I believe, that she was part of the class action.
Given the concerns we've heard since this bill was first tabled that the language around jurisdiction is not strong enough, I wonder if you can share with us whether you have any recommendations to amend the bill so jurisdiction for first nations can be stronger.