Finance committee  This is largely a first nations-led engagement, yes.

Finance committee  Currently we're working on establishing a framework that will help inform legislation, and that's with the Assembly of First Nations.

Finance committee  What I can say, as was pointed out through the settlement agreement, is that it commits Canada to developing and introducing replacement legislation in consultation with first nations by December 31 of this year.

Finance committee  I'm happy to respond to the question, Mr. Chair. Although I can't respond directly to why it took so long, I can say that it supports relationships and reconciliation efforts. It's in direct response to concerns raised by first nations. I think it demonstrates Indigenous Service

Finance committee  I would start by saying that the Assembly of First Nations has been leading engagements with first nations since about 2018. That's been through a number of forums, including water symposiums and water summits with chiefs and council, water operators and water experts. That is on