I would add that the Assembly of First Nations, AFN, reminded us at its convention last week that Bill C‑53 should indeed be withdrawn. A number of indigenous communities who are members of the AFN had made this request, as well as the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador and the Chiefs of Ontario, among others. The same request was also made by the Métis community living on the Métis homeland, Red River, which you recently visited.
There is still a lot of tension and disagreement surrounding Bill C‑53 in its current form. As you know, the Métis National Council is holding back information on a major report concerning the Métis Nation of Ontario. Also, the Métis Nation of Alberta file is on your desk. That just doesn't fly with first nations, the Métis and Inuit. I remind you that the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan left the organization in the spring of 2024, as did the Manitoba Métis Federation in 2021.
Can you tell us what is wrong with that organization? What about issues of adherence or non-compliance with regulations? First nations are a bit fed up with the cultural appropriation made by the ancestors of the Métis Nation of Ontario.
I'd like you to tell us if steps will be taken to clarify the role of the Métis National Council.