Good afternoon, everyone. It's good to be back for meeting number 92. I call this meeting to order.
We are here today to do clause-by-clause on Bill C-53, an act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, to give effect to treaties with those governments and to make consequential amendments to other acts.
Now that we're in session, I'd like to remind everybody that there are no screenshots and no photos allowed.
I'd like to give a big welcome to everybody who has come to see us today, all the members of the public who are here. Welcome.
As always, welcome back to our officials. We appreciate your being here again today.
(On clause 8)
Colleagues, when we left off, we were on clause 8, and I had Mr. Schmale on top of the speaking list from the last meeting.
I'll turn it over to Mr. Schmale.