I understand the non-derogation proposals to be protecting the rights of other collectivities. I believe and I would submit that the agreements, the legislation and the future core governance treaties are all enshrining as a principle the right of Métis individuals to choose who properly represents them, so long as they meet the.... I don't want to belabour the point.
It is our position that the right of these individuals to choose their governments is protected within those parameters. Beyond that, I don't have much to offer, Mr. Viersen.