Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We have had discussions between myself and the Minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs, Mr. Jim Antoine. We have agreed that there should be a comprehensive approach to improving relations between the aboriginal government and ourselves. We are also working to establish a more productive relationship between the federal government and ourselves.
As I have said, it is our intention as a government to make that suggestion. It is the intent of the political accords to improve the relationship between aboriginal governments and ourselves. Specifically, the recognition, the negotiation, the implementation of land claim and self-government agreements is on the agenda.
We need the cooperation and support of aboriginal governments and the federal government to ensure these documents become the basis for improved relations and work as instruments for the improvement of lives of beneficiaries.
We have no difficulty with the suggestion the Member is making. It is the prerogative of the aboriginal governments to pursue that. We intend to initiate that as well. Thank you.