Thank you so much for your comments.
Our section 35 rights were affirmed in 1982 in the Constitution, and in 2016. Of course, we're celebrating 10 years since the Daniels decision, which affirmed federal fiduciary responsibility for programs, services and investments in support of Métis people, and that this must flow through Métis governments.
Unfortunately, we haven't seen as much concrete action and investments for Métis governments as we would have liked. It absolutely needs action. While there has been some progress made, we haven't seen renewed investments for Métis capital corporations. We haven't seen distinctions-based commitments in terms of absolutely essential programs, which is related to equity investment for Métis governments and recognized section 35 Métis rights-bearing communities.
I thank you so much for highlighting the gaps in the implementation of the Daniels decision, which are very relevant to Bill C-5 and major projects.
Have I adequately answered?
There's a priority there that needs to be explored, and we certainly appreciate your in-depth understanding of how we may work together to ensure that it happens. The time is now. We can't be left behind.