That's a really good question. I want to make the delineation here between indigenous and first nations. It's an important one, as my friend and colleague sitting next to me stated. I must state that when it comes to first nations health, under Health Canada we have the first nations and Inuit health branch. There's a program that deals specifically with first nations. The larger extent of suicide issues and social problems that have been in the media are largely focused on first nations communities.
There is an underlying thread of commonality in some of the main issues, which is the jurisdiction and governance of health. Let me point to that specifically. It will be very important for this committee to recognize the issues and implications of cannabis on first nations governments. As first nations health authorities and governance become more developed, you will find that communities and territories that have a handle on the governance—that have control and authority within their community and their catchment, and for their citizens—are able to provide better health outcomes.
I just attended a community of the Samson Cree First Nation, called Hobbema. They have four communities that have a health system—an integrated model where they have a handle on their governance and a direct relationship with Canada.
My point is that it's not just the money coming in and the service being provided, but it will ultimately be the governance and authority of those first nations communities to take an active role and responsibility in addressing the addiction problems in the community.