Philip Earle at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

Thank you, Chair.

I'm going to be sharing my time with MP Lori Idlout.

I want to direct my question to Executive Councillor Aucoin.

Thank you for your testimony to the committee this morning.

I observed that you had court interaction with previous administrations. You highlighted that Bill C-10 and the modern treaty commissioner, for you, are about helping to improve people's lives. I believe that's exactly why, as members of Parliament, we are here. It's to improve people's lives.

In light of the testimony you provided this morning, do you see Bill C-10, and the eventual appointment of a commissioner, interpreting the modern treaties, or will that role avoid lengthy disputes and court action by indigenous partners?