Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Maybe while we're receiving the statements by the ministers, I can double-check with our technical teams to see if we would have more time.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Honourable committee members, I see a quorum. I must inform members that the clerk of the committee can only receive motions for the election of the chair. The clerk cannot receive other types of motions, cannot entertain points of order nor participate in debate. We can now p

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It has been moved by Mr. Battiste that Mr. Bratina be elected as chair of the committee. Are there any further motions?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Mr. Bratina duly elected chair of the committee.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I invite Mr. Bratina to take the chair.