That is not exactly what the minister told us. He told us that discussions had already been held.
Chief Bellegarde, I understand that the federal government was initially providing $5 million a year through that envelope. I agree that this is not a lot. In the latest budget, the envelope went from $5 million to $30 million over three years. So for the current year and the two subsequent years, there is already an increase in funding, which is now $30 million a year. The minister confirmed to us that, following discussions with you, he would present to us a new budget envelope.
Yesterday, we also had people from British Columbia testify, and they confirmed that the $50 million had indeed been provided for language and culture development in British Columbia.
Here is my question. Earlier, you talked with Ms. Jolibois about the concept of portability. Can you explain that to me further? I am interested in it. That has to do with providing indigenous people with services outside communities. Do you see a way to combine that concept with the current bill?
Can we apply the concept of portability to this bill? That would be my question for you.