Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I am speaking from my office in Val-d'Or, which is on the traditional territory of the Algonquin, Cree and Anishinaabe peoples.
I thank the minister and all the witnesses for being here today.
My question is for Mr. Miller.
In the 2019 budget, the government had announced a figure of $33.8 million over three years to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's calls to action 72 to 78. The Prime Minister and yourself have reiterated that the government has invested that money.
Do you agree with me that a budget statement is worthless if Parliament does not authorize the proposed spending, yes or no?