Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'd also like to start by acknowledging the great work that our officials and civil servants have been doing over the last nine months in making sure that the government wheels work.
I have two questions, one of them on the main estimates.
It is my understanding the Department of Indigenous Services is requesting about $12.7 billion in the 2021 main estimates, which is second only to National Defence. This is an increase of roughly about $550 million from the 2019-20 main estimates. They are also asking for about $330 million in supplementary estimates. Can anyone from the department explain what kinds of initiatives are being funded through these estimates, and why has the funding increased this year?
Thank you.