Thank you, Mr. Chair. Don't worry. In any event, I will read out the amendment.
Clause 39 of the bill begins to deal with the First Nations Water Commission. As you know, we've asked a number of questions and intervened on a number of occasions regarding this commission, particularly with regard to the consultation leading up to its establishment. Personally, I have concerns about how the opinion of first nations will be incorporated into the makeup of this commission. So most of the amendments we'll be proposing in relation to the First Nations Water Commission will go in that direction.
We're aiming for simple wording, that is to say discussions, consultations and reflections on the establishment of a commission and its mandate. Amendment BQ‑31 proposes that Bill C‑61, in clause 39, be amended by replacing lines 9 and 10 on page 18 with the following:
39 (1) The Minister must establish working groups, whose members are not paid, and whose purpose is to consult and cooperate with First Nation governing bodies and to grant them decision-making representation that is equal and equitable to that of the other participants, in respect of the develop-
It goes on to talk about the development of terms of reference for the establishment of this first nations-led organization.