I'll just say that the increase in funding for water will support first nations to improve water operator salaries, retain qualified operators, train new operators, improve or maintain asset condition ratings and ensure longer life cycles for water assets.
We of course have an increase of spending in health care, education and infrastructure since we know that the deficits are large.
I will just repeat this and end here. First nations leaders and members do know best what their communities need. We are committed to supporting first nations to independently deliver services. We're working with communities to help them prepare for the transfer of service delivery and are taking a holistic, community-based approach.
Thank you very much, members of the committee. I'm looking forward to your questions. This is a very important conversation.