Thank you, Chair, and thank you to both Chief Bernard and Mr. Ducharme for joining us today.
My first question can go to either one of you.
In August 2021, the government made it mandatory to have each department award at least 5% of their total contract value to indigenous-owned businesses. It's my understanding that before 2021, there was a target, but it wasn't mandatory. Can either of you comment on the level of indigenous participation in federal contracting prior to this target being made mandatory?