Mr. Speaker, I listened to the hon. member's comments with regard to the issue.
A number of bands in B.C. have not agreed and have refused to sign on. They are actually arguing with other bands over who has what lands. Yet the member is saying to go ahead and spend the money with no commitment from the other bands. I do not understand this at all. It will be an ongoing argument between the bands and there will be no settlement.
He blames this for impeding industry. It will impede industry. I will not disagree with that. It will not impede industry as much as the government has since it was elected. The government's regulations have tied up mining far tighter than any land claim agreement. Even the mining and logging industries would agree with that.
I fully understand that land tenure is a big problem in Canada. However that is into the area of provincial jurisdiction. They are trying to put the horse before the cart. It has already taken place without the legislation passing through Parliament and I do not understand that either. Maybe you can answer some of my questions.