Thank you. I'm sorry, but I only know a little bit of French. I speak very bon Frenglish.
My dad never spoke it around the house.
When it comes to the different interpretations by different departments, this is a fundamental flaw that currently exists within the Government of Canada. Our treaty is with the Crown, and we constantly remind them of that. Our treaty is not with Indian affairs. Our treaty is not with Indigenous Services. Our treaty is with the Crown, with all the departments, with all of the government.
A modern treaty commissioner would help bridge the gap and help get the departments thinking with that mindset. It would get the Prime Minister and the cabinet on board as well. They need to work with us as equal partners—and it's not just the letter of the law but the spirit and intent of the treaties as well.
Thank you very much.