Mr. Speaker, if my hon. friend would care to read it, this is a very important component of the red book. We are committed to devolving and getting rid of the Indian Act in a morally and pragmatic manner over a number of years. That is what the non-native community wants. That is what the native community wants. Hopefully the government with some perseverance will be able to deliver.
In the House of Commons on February 22nd, 1994. See this statement in context.