Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'm very grateful to the witnesses for being here and participating today.
As everyone knows, we've been working on creating a commissioner position for some time. For more than 20 years, we've been waiting for this kind of tool to support the implementation of modern treaties. Knowing that we still have work to do, we can always work on the statutes we create and improve them, but at least it's a start. We could put this tool in place right now to support treaty implementation.
Also, we've heard a lot about the difference between a commissioner and the Auditor General. I think that having someone whose only job is to study treaties and ensure they're actioned is a first step. It allows us to study the issue very closely to see what needs to be done and what the next steps are. That, in and of itself, is different from other tools and other government entities involved in implementing these treaties.
Chief Rabesca Zoe and Mr. Irngaut, can you share your points of view in a little more detail? Do you really believe that there would be a difference between a commissioner and other tools or other government entities?