I appreciate that question as the former minister of Indigenous Services.
Although we will try to get the data for you that we're able to get, I can tell you that, in general, what I have seen over my time is that indigenous and first nations people often are not receiving the benefits to which they're entitled—for example the Canada child benefit. If you don't claim taxes, if you don't file your tax return, you won't get the benefits you're entitled to. In the past, I know ESDC has partnered with Indigenous Services Canada to have clinics on first nations to make sure that people understand what their rights are and how to access those benefits.
In my own riding, it's always an exciting day when we're able to help a constituent with something. In one case, it was $40,000 in back pay on the Canada child benefit. It changes lives.
