Mr. Speaker, quite crisply, the bill would not change the equation in any way, shape or form in terms of expropriation of anything for any purpose. What it would do is increase the opportunities and the incentive for business and economic development on reserve. That is good and I am happy that it is the way it has been received by many, if not most, first nations.
In the House of Commons on November 22nd, 2012. See this statement in context.