Madam Speaker, as I said before, a renewed nation-to-nation relationship with indigenous peoples is a top priority for our government.
Once again, we are not opposing the rights of the five Nuu-Chah-Nulth first nations. Our government takes these rights very seriously and is working with first nations.
Consultations and negotiations with the five first nations have been ongoing since 2010.
Since then, significant fishing access to the commercial fishery has been provided. The matters that are the subject of consultations are very complex. The processes established have allowed for the essential exchange of views as we continue to work together to find mutually agreeable solutions to address outstanding issues and to implement this right.
I can assure the member that this government is committed to working with the first nations through the current consultations and negotiation process to accommodate their rights.