Thank you.
I too don't know the intricacies of developing legislation and the language that goes into it, but I do know that language holds a lot of power, and it does need to be critically analyzed.
In one sense, it's important to know that reconciliation isn't just one thing that gets done; there are multiple initiatives, actions and steps that need to be taken to advance reconciliation. In that case, if the word “efforts” is interpreted in that sense, then I understand it, but if there is chance for misinterpretation, it does need to be cleared up.
For the Métis nation specifically, moving toward reconciliation does include a number of significant actions, steps and changes that need to be made. We do have some reports that lay out indicators to measure those efforts in those situations.
It's a great question. If we can get clarity around the specific word or a specific interpretation for “efforts”, it would only strengthen the legislation.