 The union to be the Indian chiefs continues to be a very significant and important voice in Political affairs of our people throughout the province and as we move forward into these Challenging times of cutbacks the government of Canada is absolutely determined to Silence our voices We've been very front and center speaking out against the Enbridge pipeline northern Gateway pipeline proposal and and other projects that the government of Canada has declared in the national interest and The backlash that we're feeling as a result of funding cuts is also being felt by The environmental organizations whose charitable status is being challenged This is an incredibly Ugly Government Probably the most ugliest government that we've ever had to deal with from from the federal side I want to acknowledge Scott Fraser the Aboriginal affairs critic for the NDP who has been with us right up until this moment and I'm sure Scott has heard a lot of the discussion throughout the last three days With respect to the need for legislation that will serve to not only protect Indigenous values and interests but those interests of other British Columbians