Mr. Speaker, the question before us is not whether trust matters. It does. There has been no proposal submitted before regulators so far. Any path forward must respect the rights of indigenous peoples. The Prime Minister has said this plainly, and ministers have repeated it in the House and in committee. Engagement is ongoing, not finished. Robust consultations with rights holders will be undertaken as we move forward in this space. The decisions of indigenous nations must be respected. That is not backtracking. It is how we uphold rights, responsibilities and the rule of law.
In the House of Commons on April 21st, 2026. See this statement in context.