Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.
The Canadian Human Rights Commission in its report recommended that the concerns of the Micmac Indians of Newfoundland be addressed. When Newfoundland joined Confederation the Canadian government decided the Indian Act would not apply, and these people have never been treated fairly. There are 11 members of the Federation of Newfoundland Indians.
Will the minister commit to negotiating and settling agreements with all Indians of Newfoundland?