Madam Speaker, there are some very good things in Bill C‑61, that the member presented in his speech.
The bill promotes first nations' right to self-determination and self-government. Perfect, we are on the same wavelength.
However, there are some problematic things going on. I am not talking about what happened 10 or 15 years ago. I am talking about what is happening right now. There are problems with the Kearl mine in Alberta. What is more, 40 out of 41 first nations reject the Chalk River project and the government is not stepping in. This involves drinking water. The first nations are calling for the Chalk River development to be stopped and they are demanding their voices be heard.
I am all for easing our conscience, but maybe it is time to put words into action.