Mr. Speaker, the Liberals talk a good game about the importance of nation-to-nation consultation, but they are failing.
Bill S-3 has been criticized by National Chief Bellegarde, the Native Women's Association, and the Quebec Native Women Inc. The litigant said that the first time he knew about the bill was when he was called to committee to testify. Further, the Indigenous Bar Association says it is riddled with technical flaws.
When will the minister end her paternalistic Ottawa-knows-best approach and consult with those who are directly affected?