Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for his dedication and his passion for this issue. It is evident in the way that he delivers his remarks in the House.
Our government is serious about changing the relationship Canada has with indigenous peoples, and I would like to reassure my colleague and all members of the House that the Crown will execute its consultation and accommodation obligations in accordance with its constitutional and international human rights obligations, including aboriginal and treaty rights.
We are committed to making sound decisions based on science and traditional knowledge. We understand that indigenous peoples have unique knowledge about the local environment, traditional lands and resources. This knowledge is recognized as an important part of project planning, resource management and impact assessment.