What's important is that this is the way these Métis groups are describing themselves. They describe themselves as “Métis collectivities”, so in our negotiations with them, we respect that. I think it's in line with the United Nations declaration on aboriginal people. Therefore, this is a term that is being used, and I think it's important to respect this word in the context of a bill that is designed to implement their treaties. It's respecting the way they describe themselves.
On December 5th, 2023. See this statement in context.