That's a good point, because when you look at elections, the turnout was approximately 50%. Right across first nations and non-first nations, a lot of people would probably say the same thing.
We do the best we can based on the mandate we're given. We do present a mandate of policies going into elections, so we actually say, “Okay, this is what I believe, this is what I represent, and you can agree or disagree with me as you check the ballot.”
You talk about going in and consulting with first nations, and I agree with you. We need to do a better job of that. However, in the same breath, when I do a consultation in my riding, or when Ms. Ludwig does one in her riding, she makes it open to everybody.
We don't see first nations coming out to talk to us. Then we find out later that we've missed something or groups such as yourselves come forward and say, “You've neglected us; you didn't talk to us.” Wait a minute. The opportunity was there for you to come forward if you had a concern.