Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I apologize. I had both Bill S-203 and the late show. Now I'm back.
This amendment is very similar to the one that Rachel just put forward. It deals with the question of instances of an indigenous governing body, so that we are able to ensure that people who are in what might be considered urban indigenous groups.... Other things that might not be covered under the act we think will be all right, with the exception that I propose changing the word “aboriginal” to “indigenous”.
This was a particular suggestion of the Native Women's Association of Canada. We want to ensure that we are recognizing the indigenous status of a particularly vulnerable group that is disproportionately represented in our correctional system.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.