Qujannamiik. Thank you, Chair.
Thank you to the Auditor General.
I really appreciate your criticism of the lack of commitment from this Liberal government for so many years.
Just to summarize some of what I've heard, 80% of first nations housing need has not been met. The strategy that they developed has not been implemented. The Auditor General has made four reports, and recommendations have not been implemented. The national housing advocate has also made some criticisms about this government's lack of commitment to addressing first nations' housing needs.
We're only talking about first nations, but I'd be a lot more scathing if this included Inuit. I'm glad to hear that the audit is coming up for Nunavut. We haven't heard what the realities are for Métis, and hopefully we'll get some information later about the housing needs for Métis.
I have a specific question for you. I'm not sure if you've read the 2024 budget, but the 2024 budget has an investment of $918 million over five years. Could you explain to us if that will be enough to fill or close the housing gap for first nations?