Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  May I make one more point? Stage two spells out specific issues, and that's what we're supportive of, the specific issues. Stage two takes place after the eradication of the sex discrimination. We are supportive of stage two with respect to those specific issues that are outlined in the bill.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  There's no consultation that can be done on equality. You can't actually choose and seek to address equality. What is there to answer on that? What question can there be around asking communities whether or not they want equality? We talk about how many people could potentially be impacted or be able to claim status.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Yes, we are, and we are committed to working on it. NWAC has been committed since its inception to seeking every opportunity to advocate on the rights of indigenous women. This is another opportunity for us to engage and to advocate for the rights of indigenous women. We will take every opportunity and are glad to engage in these conversations.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Yes, I think that's an important piece. It's an important piece to emphasize with this, because we're talking about the indigenous-born and their rights to exist and to exist in a way that's self-determined. That's the basis of human rights. It's a key piece. Many people will say what UNDRIP means.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  We had an engagement session on the issues, yes.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  This is a recommendation that's been in a number of different pieces, and actually we've spoken to other indigenous people as well. The removal of this clause is a constant recommendation that is made on the Indian Act, but regardless of our recommendations it still remains. This amendment is constantly brought up as an issue, and continues to be put in by the crown.