Thank you.
Ms. MacEwen, Brenda Sayers, from the Hupacasath First Nation in my riding, went to court regarding the Canada-China FIPA, concerned about indigenous rights and the sovereignty of the people there; concerned that foreign companies could come in and buy part of the watershed for a tree farm licence and impact wild salmon and clean drinking water. We've heard many times that the Canadian government is committed to reconciliation, to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. In fact, we have legislation before the House right now.
My NDP colleague tried to include a non-derogation clause in the ratifying legislation of the Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement to ensure that Canada's trading partners are fully aware of Canada's obligations to first nations and indigenous peoples. It's disappointing that the amendment was voted down.
Given that the trade continuity agreement includes ISDS provisions as well, as is the case with CETA, can you clarify how the ISDS could impact the government's abilities to fulfill its obligations to Canada's indigenous peoples?