I won't go there, in terms of the debate about the amount or other aspects that I can't go into, but what I can go into, quite clearly, is that Health Canada and the first nations and Inuit health branch, which has responsibility on reserves, work very closely with them. We bring some added value in terms of public health expertise. We also have relations with national first nations and aboriginal groups. We are now exploring with them what are the best means by which they can be represented in the public health network, in its expert and oversight activities, which will help to make sure that the issues of aboriginal communities are included as part of the planning and thinking that builds even further than we've been able to do at this point. It really is a partnership, and it's something we're continuing to pursue and will do.
On May 11th, 2006. See this statement in context.