Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, Chief Couchie, for being here. Although I wasn't here for your presentation, I see in your very first line “Nipissing prides itself in being a progressive First Nation.” Having been on your land on several occasions and having heard what you've said today, it's obvious that you are a very progressive first nation. You're to be congratulated for that.
Having said that, Regional Chief Toulouse was here to make a presentation. He's a very well-respected member of his community. Chief Whiteduck also appeared before this committee, and he talked about frustrations when it came to additions to reserves.
Have you ever been asked for input as to how to improve the INAC process in order to move the process faster? If you have been asked by INAC, can you tell us what you recommended? If you haven't been asked, can you tell us what you would recommend?