Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you, Professor Schwartz, for being here.
I noted your comment in your opening statement that outstanding lawful obligations should be addressed, and I think we can all agree around this table that all Canadians, both aboriginal and non-aboriginal, agree with that.
I wanted to confirm your comment about the urgency, especially considering the fact that we're in a minority Parliament, and you indicated we should try to have this through the Senate by the end of May. I think that would be great.
I would like you to comment on the potential for amendments. A number of the witnesses who have appeared here have suggested that the $150 million cap is a huge impediment. Would you encourage the committee to proceed without considering that amendment proposal?