Thank you, Madam Chair.
As you mentioned, I'm filling in for my colleague Mr. Masse. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to catch the presentations, but I'd like to offer my congratulations to both of the appointees.
Certainly, in the region I represent in northwest B.C., tourism is a very important part of our economy. It's a spectacularly beautiful part of the world, which I know Ms. Walden is familiar with.
My question has to do with reconciliation. The COVID-19 crisis has, in many ways, brought together indigenous and non-indigenous communities to safeguard our citizens. In other ways, it has created tensions. We have seen indigenous nations in northwest B.C. announce the closures of their territories to protect their communities, and at times doing that has had impacts on the tourism industry.
I wonder if Ms. Walden could speak to the role of federal leadership, which has been quite silent in these situations, in working through these challenges and helping arrive at scenarios that are beneficial and safe for everyone.