Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Minister, as I mentioned earlier, we have to make sure that first nations have the expertise within their communities to carry out projects, and that is a major problem. How do you ensure that you have architects and engineers who can design buildings in the communities?
There is also the issue of insurance. I recently met with representatives of the FNFA, the First Nations Finance Authority, who told me that there's a major problem when it comes to insuring loans. The traditional ways of assessing whether a project is risky or not do not apply to indigenous communities. We know that the FNFA has developed expertise that is recognized in the insurance industry.
Finally, there are a number of initiatives to raise capital. The Yänonhchia' initiative is a good example. It relies on the Aboriginal Savings Corporation of Canada to establish financial credibility.
Minister Hajdu, over the coming years, how will you support these initiatives that develop the indigenous know-how used by and for indigenous projects?