Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Good day, Minister. Welcome to our committee.
President Alsop, from the Haida Nation, mentioned that his nation was working to clarify the situation and eliminate obstacles to exercising their right to self-determination within their territory.
When does the Government of Canada expect to conclude negotiations on outstanding priorities, including the transfer of forest lands and certain powers relating to fishing and maritime issues? Of course, there are also questions about the governance of the Haida nation.
According to the answer Mr. Alsop gave us earlier, we now know that Bill S-16, once passed, will not give him more powers to protect the territorial integrity of the Haida Nation.