Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
To begin with, members will understand why Bill C‑10 is of interest to the Bloc Québécois. Someone pointed out that I'm a sovereignist, of course. I can only speak for myself, but what sovereignists want is to break free from the shackles of colonialism. Quebec didn't experience colonialism in the same way as first nations, Métis and Inuit people, who are still experiencing it. Nevertheless, I firmly believe that, for a nation to exist—that is, for its language, culture and identity to be preserved—it cannot recognize any government other than its own. It must aspire to self-government because the existence of one nation or people cannot be left in the hands of another.
On that note, I would like to give the floor to Grand Chief Murdoch and, if we have time, Councillor Aucoin and Professor Wright. I want to give them the last word in this study. I thank them in advance and give them the floor.