Thank you for the question.
First of all, I'd like to mention that I became the chief on October 8, 2022. I can say that to the current time, there has been absolutely no consultation in regard to this bill that's being rammed down our throats. I've also done my research. Prior to my becoming the chief, there was no consultation in regard to this bill.
Therefore, yes, I do take offence to that. If people are going to say they have consulted with Mikisew, I would appreciate having that conversation and at least consult back and forth and have our concerns heard.
Consulting with AFN, any tribal nations or anybody else does not speak for Mikisew. Through the treaty, we have the right to be consulted nation to nation. I can say that there has been absolutely no consultation in regard to that, so I do take offence to that.
Thank you.