Hon. Dennis Glen Patterson: Thank you for your sponsorship of this bill, senator.

You said that the minister will work collaboratively with Indigenous groups in the development of regulations. That is necessary. My question is simple. The witnesses were very clear that they have unique circumstances and needs that should be addressed, so if the minister will work collaboratively with Indigenous organizations in the development of regulations, why would you oppose an amendment that is proposing they do precisely that? What’s wrong with an amendment that reinforces the commitment you’ve already said the minister will undertake in speaking to the bill?