Mr. Speaker, today the B.C. legislature will begin debating the Nisga'a treaty, but the public will not be included in the debate just like they have never been allowed in the room during negotiations.
Since nearly 70% of British Columbians say they have not been properly consulted and want a province-wide referendum on this treaty, will the minister of Indian affairs accede to their wishes and commit here and now to a province-wide referendum on the Nisga'a treaty?