Mr. Speaker, in the history of the Americas, many wrongs have been done to first nations. That is why Quebec established a nation-to-nation approach with indigenous peoples, with first peoples, quite some time ago. I think it works much better to ensure that every nation feels respected.
In contrast, with the Indian Act, the federal government continues to treat some first nations like children who need help. Unfortunately, this is not the best way to right the wrongs of the past. When some people try to make a buck by taking advantage of the assistance that the federal government is trying to provide to first nations, it is even more outrageous. It essentially tells first nations that the wrongs of the past were not real wrongs and that the assistance they are supposed to get is ultimately going to the government's cronies. That is seriously problematic.
Quebec takes a different approach, with the hope that first nations will become our brothers and sisters in a future sovereign Quebec.