Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I had my hand up before I saw that the Liberals were going to support the brilliant motion of colleague Mr. Schmale, in response to a number of concerns that we heard from people.
I actually have one really quick question for the officials. It's a clarification thing for me, from an understanding perspective. I think I know the answer, but I just want confirmation.
The February 23 agreements talk about the contemplated treaties that would be negotiated once this legislation is enacted. I think that's a clear understanding. With the addition of this amendment, is it safe to assume that this would also apply to any future treaties?
We have these contemplated treaties, but what if 20 years from now there's another negotiation that falls under this legislation? Would this then apply to any future treaties? Would it have to come back through this process so that Parliament has final oversight on something way down the road someday?
Does that question...? Hopefully, that makes sense.