Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'll start with Chief Beaudin, because we just saw each other in the Treaty 4 territory for the 150th anniversary celebration of Treaty 4. It was one of the most magnificent celebrations I have ever seen. All of the headdresses were up front—it was an amazingly powerful statement—with such beautiful beadwork on all of them. It was very amazing.
You had talked a little bit about the trouble with collaboration with the provinces that is implied in this legislation. I'm wondering if you think that formal recognition of a first nation's inherent right over water would strengthen your position when dealing with provinces, if recognized in this legislation.