Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you. The next question will go to Chief Wilson. There's been quite a lot of discussion about the importance of defining the best interests of the child. That was discussed this morning, I believe. I'm not sure if it was your presentation or the prior presentation that emph

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I understand. Thank you.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you very much for both presentations. They were very informative. My first question will go to Lyle Thomas and Bernie Charlie. What are the greatest challenges to providing child welfare services in your territory?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you, Morley Watson. Jerry, do you want to comment on what I just read?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Chief Daniels, how many child welfare agencies are in your jurisdiction?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  How many first nations are there?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Talk a little bit about the co-development process. Were you involved in this or the consultation process?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  You have 34 first nations, 14 agencies. I'm assuming that since you are clearly supportive, your constituency first nations are also supportive?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  How do you feel as—

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  First of all, thank you all very much for your presentations. I'm going to begin by reading directly from the bill and asking for comment from both of you. Clause 22 talks about, in my opinion, the nexus of this bill. The really powerful part is the issue of paramountcy. It gi

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Yes, Saint Boniface—Saint Vital.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Which is the best interests of the child—

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  —which is a pretty solid piece, as well.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  No, this is—

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  —a different best interest of the child.