Mr. Speaker, my colleague from British Columbia represents the people in Newton—North Delta so well.
Yes, we have often had difficulty with getting government legislation through the House. I think that is about different visions of our country and where we want to go.
On this particular piece of legislation, the fact that it was developed with the aboriginal people themselves, in this case the Cree of Eeyou Istchee, makes it so much more palatable, so much easier to support. I believe we should also recognize that it is the fulfillment of a commitment that the Government of Canada has already made and this helps build trust and understanding among aboriginal and non-aboriginal people. Only with that trust and understanding can we really build new relationships and move to a self-government that is recognized by other people in Canada and indeed throughout the world.