Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I want to thank the witnesses for being here today. This is such an important treaty. I'm going to try not to talk very much, which is extremely hard for politicians, but we have only five minutes.
You mentioned the Jay Treaty, and really when you think of it, indigenous people were the first free-traders. I'd like to know to what extent indigenous people have participated in the Government of Canada's consultation process, and on balance whether you think your views have been heard and considered.