Thank you.
As you know, we've been putting in a lot of effort on truth and reconciliation, but also in giving opportunities for indigenous peoples to have better economic opportunities. We are committed, of course, to creating those opportunities for indigenous businesses to succeed and grow.
By 2024-25, a minimum of 5% of the total value of federal contracts must be awarded to indigenous businesses. Of course, the departments will report their performance through next year's departmental results reports.
I wanted to provide an example. As of March 24, 2022, PSPC had awarded 42 contracts, worth over $197 million, to self-identified indigenous businesses in response to COVID-19. It shows that there is a good proportion of indigenous businesses able to deliver different services. That includes logistics and air charter services, accommodation and cleaning services, IT professional services, medical and laboratory supplies, masks, hand sanitizers and thermometers. That's just to give you an example of concrete awarded contracts for indigenous businesses.