Yes, most definitely.
There have been numerous studies over the years commissioned by Parliament. I would also note that the late minister Jim Prentice actually made TLE implementation a priority back in 2004. He made a ministerial commitment to try to accelerate and expedite the process in Manitoba.
Unfortunately, over this past fiscal year, no lands were set apart as a reserve under the framework agreement. In this time of truth and reconciliation, the dispossession of first nations of treaty lands sadly continues, regrettably.
Meegwetch.