It's very good to see you as well.
I think the economic component is integral. Of course, that comes out of Delgamuukw. Title lands have an inescapable economic component, which means that in part of the decision-making and part of having law-making authority and jurisdiction, we also need to have the ability to create our own economies, but at the same time be able to control those economies.
I know that the Tsilhqot'in have been working quite diligently on implementing their title, and of course have taken steps and measures and have entered into agreements and negotiations. I am not privy to exactly what's happening with regard to their negotiations and their implementation of title, but I do know that they are, again, coming at it from a very.... Of course, they have title, which means they have ownership and they have jurisdiction. I think that's really a key component, too, when we're looking at the restitution of land back.
In terms of the other nations that you mentioned, some are in the negotiations process and have been moving through the treaty negotiations, but they also have a number of economic development opportunities within their territories. Of course, they have a say and jurisdiction over how those developments will be undertaken.
I think that really underlines not just having the section 35 rights that have been recognized and affirmed by the Supreme Court of Canada. We also have two additional frameworks—the federal and provincial legislation and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. That, again, provides another framework for reconciliation and restitution. To go back to an earlier question with regard to free, prior and informed consent, that comes out of not just case law—i.e., the duty to consult—but also the declaration.
I know that British Columbia is modernizing a number of our laws and policies but is doing it collaboratively with first nations in British Columbia. I think that's a really integral step when we're looking at how we are going to continue to build our futures together in ways that are meaningful for everyone. Some are in treaty negotiations and some are pursuing economic development opportunities. As Harold mentioned, we have the Major Projects Coalition, and they're doing excellent work within their communities.
It's about having a say over your territory and over resource development. Again, it's not necessarily about “no” but about how we get there, and how we get there together.