Sure. I'll just finish up that last thought.
I was saying that successive governments often have ignored these approaches due to the pattern of systemic racism in our criminal justice system and the ongoing legacy of residential schools in Canada. While it's reassuring that this bill contains a restorative justice framework, it is essential that we do not ignore the voices of indigenous peoples and that alternative measures incorporate culturally appropriate practices for all indigenous communities.
This would help ensure that this bill does not contribute to the systemic racism experienced by indigenous peoples in the criminal justice system. Given the duty of lawmakers to ensure that all legislation aligns with the advancement of reconciliation, I urge my colleagues to vote in favour of this amendment.