Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  All right, but that's exactly what he did. In the midst of that, I was the chief who stood up in the assembly and told Mr. Clarke, “You're not prepared to answer any question in regard to the private member's bill. Why should we answer any questions you bring forward?” I believe there has to be meaningful dialogue—I agree—before there are any changes to the act.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I'd like to say good morning on behalf of my people back home. I, too, feel the same way in regard to meaningful dialogue in terms of consultation. We do have a clear definition of what that word means in our belief, but it's a total definition, both federal and provincial governments.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Marcel Head, chief of Shoal Lake Cree Nation, Saskatchewan.