Mr. Speaker, I am sure that being a teacher my colleague fully understands the intent of lifelong learning.
Earlier the member for Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River talked about portable classrooms not only being in first nations communities. If members have ever been in a first nation community and have seen those portables, they would know why they are such an issue. Regardless, portables should not be allowed as part of the learning environment. Maybe the member could speak to that.
I would also like the member's opinion on the following comment by Chief Angus Toulouse:
Let me begin by expressing that the federal government continues to have an obligation to ensure that First Nations can implement their inherent right to exercise jurisdiction over lifelong learning. This entitlement is affirmed by the spirit and intent of treaties signed in exchange for the sharing of the territories and lands and is guaranteed also by section 35 of the 1982 Constitution of Canada.
Could the member comment with respect to lifelong learning and the jurisdiction that the first nation—