Gary Vidal at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I'm just making sure that I have all my notes coordinated and I'm on the right page.

I move that we consider the amendment with the reference number of 12004717. The purpose of this amendment to clause 8 is to change the language to suggest that the directors be “jointly selected” by the minister and the transitional committee rather than “in collaboration with”. The purpose of this suggested amendment would be to truly honour the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's call to action number 53, which calls on that language of “jointly” selected rather than “in collaboration with”.

I think this is a little bit stronger language. We heard testimony from a number of witnesses who would support this amendment. I move it accordingly.