Thank you.
In July 2020, the Assembly of First Nations and the Government of Canada signed the protocol concerning the implementation of An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families. Among other things, the protocol aims to “Inform a process for collaboration and cooperation with First Nations peoples on regulations supporting implementation of the Legislation”.
I have two questions on that. First, how are we ensuring first nations' participation when we're going through the initial stages of this process? Can you also talk to us a bit about why there's a need for regulations during this implementation? When does the department anticipate that the regulations will be developed?