Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to be here as the first member of my first nation for my home riding of Vancouver Quadra. I have watched over the years as my mother, who was chief, as my grandfather, who was chief, as my uncle, who was chief, have further succeeded in making sure that our interests are always first and foremost.
The government on this side has made great strides in ensuring that we respect aboriginal title and rights. I have sat on the other side of the table, and I have spoken with many people on this side of the table. That is why I am comfortable with being on this side of the table, because, first and foremost, aboriginal title and rights will be respected on this side of the government.