Our understanding is that there is an overall 3% cap on proposed federal funding. As well, our understanding is that INAC currently remains at the 2% cap.
As mentioned, we also understand that part of what's going on is that there are budget reductions in terms of contributions to potential funds. We understand that both Indian Affairs and Health Canada are going through a process of examining those cuts. There may not only be constriction on the amount of growth, but there will also be reductions at the other end, which will further compound the potential funding problems.
As I mentioned, there are 33 other federal departments with some responsibility for first nations issues, and those agencies are not exempted from the cap. Further, one of our concerns is that in terms of these reductions, first nations or aboriginal programs may be targeted and reduced most. So we see that it's not only the go-forward position, but the whole issue of cuts may actually make this entire situation even more dramatic.