Currently, the existing funding is $185,605, but the First Nations Fisheries Council is asking for $5 million over five years. As you can see, there's a big gap in the resources that are currently being provided.
Just to follow up, will the minister commit to working with the First Nations Fisheries Council to ensure that first nations—there are over 30 first nations—are provided with adequate funding to be able to fully participate in this process that impacts their treaty rights?