These are therefore not proposals that came from First Nations themselves. The minister's office suggested criteria for constituting the board of directors, if I've understood correctly.
What were the reasons underlying the decision to represent each of these groups or organizations on the board of directors?
I'll give you an example. Based on my knowledge and contacts with First Nations, elders are extremely important in their communities. They are the guardians of knowledge, history, language and traditions. Of course, this is about setting up a national council to ensure implementation of all the calls to action by Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. In my opinion, elders are the most directly involved in these issues, but they are not at all included in the makeup of this council.
Why did we choose these characteristics for nine directors? Why were elders excluded from its composition?