[Member spoke in Inuktitut, interpreted as follows:]
Thank you.
I just want to reiterate that I'm in support of CPC-1 because there must be consent. It's important that indigenous people.... They don't have the tools to implement....
Like I was saying earlier, if it's not included, where is it? Where is the word “consent”? It's not in there, but it's in the foundation. The foundations are there for us to consider because I think this is a bit weak.
Therefore, I am in support of this amendment because it is strengthening that indigenous people must always give consent. We as indigenous people will be stronger. I know we are talking about fresh water. The indigenous people will be given some strengthening of their rights.
I also want to mention this regarding Bill C-61. When it was being developed, we were told that the federal government was working with first nations people. If this is true and if this will be the way, the minister should be working with indigenous people. If she were to enact laws, this will be better because this will work toward reconciliation and we can move in a positive direction, if first nations will be given a freshwater bill.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.