Thank you. Let me thank you for the work that you do in Manitoba.
I've been to Manitoba probably close to a dozen times in the last year and a half or so. There are three things I will add to your list.
One would be the number of agricultural benefits that we've signed in Manitoba. These are resolutions to claims that have been around for, essentially, over 100 years. I think that's very historic.
As well, the Dakota and Lakota apology that we did this summer, in July, will continue. We need to do more work in terms of addressing some disparities that exist, but certainly these are improvements that exist.
There was also the Manitoba Métis Federation self-government agreement that we signed just about two weeks ago.
We have a very important partner in Manitoba with Premier Wab Kinew. I think I'm talking about some of the positive stories, but also about doing the right thing.
I think that one of the toughest things I've had to do as a minister is around the Prairie Green landfill. As we speak, we know that the search is taking place now. That is in large measure because of the partnership and the thinking that we have with Premier Kinew.
When it comes to reconciliation, I believe that it should not be a partisan issue. It's one on which we need to work across party lines. As you know, the provincial election in Manitoba was very harmful to many and especially to the families of those who are believed to be on the site.
I want to conclude by thanking you and your colleagues from Manitoba for the great work and the advocacy you do.