Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate my colleague for this excellent demonstration of the Conservative government's incompetence.
Every time there is a sensitive issue, the government tries to take away the decision-making authority of the first nations and local residents. Communication and relationships are vital to good co-operation between the first nations and the Canadian government. The Conservative government fails every time.
I would like my colleague to talk about the importance of these good relations between the government and these territories when it comes to social, economic and environmental issues.