Mr. Chairman, I would like to say a few words about the motion and to the amendment as well. In our culture, I do not know of any traditional healers any more. They were around. There could be some around, but I'm not aware of any. If they were around, I believe this is something my people would want to see at least recognized by this government.

I think traditional healing, where there are such methods still around, must also be recognized. When they are recognized, I believe they should be funded in increments. If there are incremental costs associated with the recognition of traditional healing, I would agree with that. But to incorporate a traditional system into our system, which is the government system of health and social services, I would have to disagree with.

Too often we try to incorporate part of our traditional methods and they are overpowered by the government system. I spoke earlier this afternoon about the cultural inclusion program, which was recognized by this government, funded by this government and incorporated by this government. With the recognition comes funding. With incorporation comes depletion of that particular culture. I would say that I would have to agree that traditional healing methods must be recognized and funded by the government for incremental costs. But, I do not believe it should be incorporated into health and social services. Thank you.