Shannin Metatawabin and Hayden King made statements and answered questions.

At 4:18 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 4:34 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Bob Zimmer gave notice of the following motion:

That it be reported to the House that the committee supports the development of the gas-export project Ksi Lisims LNG, which will build a 12 million-metric-ton-a-year LNG facility and contribute to economic reconciliation with the Nisga’a Nation and contribute economic benefits to communities in northern BC, and that the committee asks the government to remove all unnecessary regulatory roadblocks to this project and allow Ksi Lisims LNG to move forward expeditiously

Shelley Bear made a statement and answered questions.

Arnold Viersen moved, — That it be reported to the house that the committee condemn the arson and attacks on over 80 churches across Canada and in particular extend their condolences to the community of Grouard and Kapawe'no First Nation with the loss of Saint Bernard Church, one of the oldest churches in Alberta, a piece of history and a building that holds memories for generations of community members and that the committee reaffirm freedom of religion and assembly and call for those responsible for these attacks to be brought to justice.

Jaime Battiste moved, — That the debate be now adjourned.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:

YEAS: Jaime Battiste, Ben Carr, Anna Gainey, Marilène Gill, Brendan Hanley, Lori Idlout, Marcus Powlowski — 7;

NAYS: Damien C. Kurek, Jamie Schmale, Arnold Viersen, Bob Zimmer — 4.

Questioning of the witness resumed.

At 5:02 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 5:03 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

The committee proceeded to give drafting instructions to the analyst for a draft report.

It was agreed, — That the members of the committee submit to the clerk all of their proposed amendments to Bill C-53 no later than noon on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.

It was agreed, — That the deadline for the submission of briefs in relation to the study of the restitution of land to First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities be 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.