Mr. Speaker, I do want to make a distinction between a contract and a treaty. In particular, a modern treaty is a profoundly deep agreement that is often the work of years, if not decades, of putting together the right framework that is suited to that first nation and workable within the Government of Canada. Again, there have been frustrations over the years in implementing these treaties, but on the other hand, we have seen incredible progress. I do think that, again, I am speaking on behalf of these modern treaty nations that are asking for an independent commissioner to ensure that the spirit and the commitments of modern treaties are met by Canada.
In the House of Commons on April 21st, 2026. See this statement in context.