Madam Speaker, first I will mention one positive aspect of the recommendations. I hope my colleagues take the time to look at the 26 recommendations in this report. There are some positives.
There is a recommendation for the mining industry and the natural resources industry in general. It is to increase ways to support the participation of indigenous peoples in the natural resources industry. There is also the whole training aspect, which is fundamental. Many businesses back home in my region, such as Blais Industries, Moreau and Groupe Rouillier, will also use indigenous businesses to recruit workers and to share power and wealth. I see that as part of the solution.
That is absolutely not what was done at Chalk River. On the contrary, indigenous buy-in was given, which could have a major impact on people's health. Before giving my speech here, I met with the Minister of Natural Resources to discuss these issues. It is sad and cynical that indigenous people have to go to the Supreme Court to overturn a decision on which they were not consulted, because pretendians were consulted instead.
Should the law be strengthened in this regard to bring about change? Absolutely.