Thank you for that question. In fact, it's a question that Jamie also asked me.
The position is symbolic more than anything. There's not a question that you have to fear in Parliament when you vote on it that's going to cost everybody a ton of money, including my taxpayers, the Red River Métis.
The symbolism is everything to us. It means that our dream is going to become a reality, and Riel's dream is going to become reality. It's not about money. It's about governing ourselves our way, through our rules, our laws and our processes.
I don't think the government will be putting any money away, but hopefully, section 35 should tell them that they should be putting money away, without question. It should be there. I shouldn't have to fight my way every time.
I'll tell you and everybody here that there has not been a day, and I've been a leader for 28 years, that I have not fought for resources or funding. Nobody has ever come to us and offered it and said, “Here. You're under section 35. You're the Métis. We have a responsibility to work with you. Here is an investment for you. Start working.” There's never been that day.