Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Minister, on the one hand, you say that the bill does not necessarily set a precedent. Nations that aspire to the self-determination set out in Bill S-16 won't, therefore, be able to hope to achieve this. On the other hand, you say that things are speeding up and that there is now a process in place. Will that process be robust enough to withstand a change of government?
I'd like to know whether we'll ever see a bill that finally recognizes the Red River Métis government, and that provides clarity and closure to 154 years of negotiations.
Bill C‑53, which affected other Métis, was clearly a strategic error on your part, as we can see that funding is not going to the groups that should be receiving it.
I must remind you that the Government of Canada made a promise to Louis Riel. Will the Red River Métis also get their bill, and more importantly, when?