Mr. Speaker, I was very pleased to be in Quebec City a week ago to sign a framework agreement among the Micmac of Gespeg, the province of Quebec and the Government of Canada.
This shows clearly that we can work together to improve the self-reliance of first nations in Quebec and in Canada.
I would like to recognize the hard work and the vision of the Micmac of Gespeg and to say that, as is consistent with Gathering Strength, the Government of Canada will continue to work with them toward an agreement in principle on self-government and then a final agreement.