Thank you, Chair,
Minister and officials, let me add my welcome to that of my colleagues for taking time to join us this morning. We appreciate that. We enjoy the opportunity to dialogue and hear your position on various issues.
One of those issues that I would like to ask you about is education. I know it's our government's goal to establish the structures and standards to support strong and accountable education systems on reserve, all of which will set the stage for more positive education outcomes for first nations children and youth as they pursue their educational goals. Can you share with us how much the government currently invests in K to 12 education and how this spending supports that goal?