Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'll be quick, as I believe the NDP may be preparing a subamendment. I know I can't move a subamendment myself, but I would put on the record that I take no issue with it. I think that a subamendment would add strength, so if that's something that they're looking to do, I would encourage it.
In terms of responding to Mr. Battiste, he is right. According to clause 19, the Governor in Council may make a number of regulations, but even though that wording is not binding, the way I read it is that if the Governor in Council were to make such regulations, there must be consultation, co-operation and co-development. I think that's an important thing, even though the regulations may not come to fruition. If they do, I believe that first nations should be a part of that process.
Co-development, of course, is not mentioned in UNDRIP specifically, but the minister has used it quite a bit, and I think that it is in the spirit of this legislation.
I will leave it at that and look to my colleagues for any further comments.