As we know, it is part of our journey toward reconciliation, and the Government of Canada is committed to making the necessary investments to settle claims and support the infrastructure and services that are vital to indigenous communities. This includes their physical, mental, social and economic health and well-being.
The $39.6 billion in funding for the department of Indigenous Services Canada includes, as you probably saw, the increase in funding for out-of-court settlements and for infrastructure in indigenous communities, as well as improvements to access to safe, clean drinking water in first nations communities. It is a major priority for our government and also Canadians to undertake these investments.
This shows our ongoing journey to reconciliation.