Rhéal Fortin at the Justice and Human Rights Committee

Thank you, Madam Chair.

Good afternoon, Mr. Minister. Welcome to our committee.

I read Bill S‑13. If I were to summarize it in a few sentences, I'd say that its purpose is to ensure that existing laws respect the indigenous rights and treaties that are included, recognized and affirmed in section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. How will Bill S‑13 affect what is already in section 35 of the Constitution?