I believe they are the stewards of their communities, at least for half of the aboriginals living on reserve. The other half live in the cities and municipalities of this country. They constitute the level of government that delivers the services. They manage the schools and the other services. It's the commitment of parents and members of the community that makes the difference. In the education field, it's the commitment of parents and families that makes the difference, regardless of where that is. I believe that's not something we can impose from Ottawa or Gatineau. I believe the role of the local governments, the governments of the first nations, is very important when it comes to looking for solutions.
On October 19th, 2011. See this statement in context.