Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  We're speaking of a range principally because this is balanced and also has to do with what resources there are. The more resources there are, the more quickly one can move towards obtaining the inputs we need and developing the education programs. We're aware that other organiz

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  That's a good question. We have not brought with us drafts of interpretive clauses to give to you. This issue is one on which we agree there is an urgent need for resolution. We also recognize that the solutions to the issue need to be consistent with the inherent right of first

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you. To begin with, we will work to give you some subject matter areas, and not hypotheticals per se, for the obvious reason that were we to make up a hypothetical and that very complaint came to us, it could be difficult for—We can't pronounce on those. Ms. Helgason will

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Mr. Langtry.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Of course, every case has to be determined on its own merits. So with respect, there is no answer.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  The secretary general is looking after the operations of the commission. She's going to answer.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  On the question of whether or not there are interpretive provisions anywhere in the world that might inform, I think Mr. Goldberg might well, with his deep knowledge, be able to give us an example.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Ms. Helgason can answer that.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  You're very kind. Thank you very much.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  At what level?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  The level of the people or the level of the subject?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank your for your question. Our role is not formally one of consultation. It's important for us to underline that, because consultation is the duty of the government. We want, though, to have good working relationships and to perform our work in a way that is most acceptable t

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Oh yes.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you. With respect, there are current mechanisms in the Canadian Human Rights Act that do balance collective and individual rights in some instances. A case almost exactly on point is our section 15 and our section 16. Section 16 deals with special programs and provides u