Colleague, I'd like to take 30 seconds to make a point.
Not only does Bill S‑2 address the Nicholas decision, it also deals with natal band membership, deregistration, and offensive terms. Other issues have been added. It also allows us to bring in all the other issues stemming from the Indian Act.
We're talking about collaboration with first nations. Spending $20,000 on such an important exercise shows, in my view, a lack of respect when it comes to collaboration. Let us be sincere.
Thank you, and I hope you will vote in favour of Bill S‑2 as amended.