Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Ross, I want to thank you making the trip out here to Ottawa and for the unique perspective you're bringing today.
You mentioned earlier in your testimony the concerns about making reconciliation political. I think it's something we all need to be very conscious of. The idea behind this body that's being contemplated here is that it will be independent, will be able to report back on progress in achieving the truth and reconciliation calls to action, and will have an action plan that the government will have to respond to each year to be able to demonstrate progress.
I was hoping you could give your opinion on the value of such a reporting-back function.