Thanks.
I'd like to explore the link between aboriginal procurement and the delivery of services in aboriginal communities. The current federal government policy has mandatory set-asides for aboriginal procurement when it's delivering services to aboriginal communities, but only voluntary set-asides for departments and agencies beyond that.
Mr. Cheechoo, do you think this focus on encouraging aboriginal business where services are being delivered in aboriginal communities makes sense, or would you like to see the federal government trying to encourage aboriginal business, and female-owned aboriginal business specifically, right across Government of Canada procurement?