Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his fine speech.
Now there is something I would like to know: why did the government ignore the Assembly of First Nations' recommendation to address the issue of safe drinking water for everyone?
Why is the government again calling for the incorporation by reference of provincial legislation, effectively transferring responsibility to the provinces?
How much is this going to cost the provinces? Will the provinces turn to the federal government to ask for money to cover the costs of clean water in aboriginal communities?