I agree that it's an abstract sum of money, because it is so large, but when we think about the population and how far away they are from equitable services, it doesn't really meet the extent of the need that's there for children on first nations reserves. We have Jordan's principle, because when those kids living on first nations don't have access to services and health services that they deserve, these are really life-and-death situations. It costs money to get those children into places of care that often are outside of the reserves, because there isn't the kind of infrastructure on-reserve that children and families need.
I would also add that it's not only Jordan's principle. Campaign 2000 supports the funding of the full Spirit Bear plan so that the $4 billion is heading in the right direction. We need even more investment, and this will further our commitments to truth and reconciliation so that the full Spirit Bear plan is implemented.
Having health services, education and housing for children and families living on first nations is urgent and important. If we want to move the needle on ending poverty, this has to be a priority.