Right now the present system is on a rationed basis, and that has to change. We're proposing a focus on the fiscal administration and capacity that will allow first nations to be responsible for planning, financing, building, operating, maintaining and, ultimately, replacing infrastructure. The dependence here is just like the aid that is given to other countries: it fosters more aid. What we need to do is to build the capacity within first nations to sustain and build infrastructure on their own.
On November 1st, 2011. See this statement in context.