However, our expression of support for this bill is subject only to the Government of Canada fully addressing all the outstanding issues committed to in the political agreement. The Minister of Indian Affairs, when he introduced the bill to this committee, stated that the bill and the accompanying political agreement are the result of a collaborative approach between the Government of Canada and the Assembly of First Nations.
Lorsque le ministre des Affaires indiennes a présenté ce projet de loi au comité, il a indiqué que cette mesure législative, de même que l’accord politique complémentaire, étaient le fruit d’une collaboration entre le gouvernement et l’Assemblée des Premières nations.