You say that this had not been the case until now, but section 35 exists. I suspect it was passed from the very beginning, in 1867. This section has been around for a long time, but I don't know the exact date. Therefore, I'm not sure I fully understand the usefulness of Bill S‑13. Quite frankly, it seems to me that the protection afforded by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, is more important.
That being said, there are other elements that raise certain questions. If I understood you correctly, you said that this will help strengthen relations with indigenous communities and advance reconciliation. I'd like you to tell me about that before my time is up. How will Bill S‑13 advance reconciliation with indigenous communities? Is there a demand for that? Did any of the representatives of the indigenous communities tell you that section 35 of the Constitution wasn't enough? Were they unanimous in that regard?