Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I want to make clear that the witness can send his response to the committee in writing. That's something you can request from time to time, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to the witnesses, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Berna, Mr. Calla and Mr. Jules, for being here today.
Congratulations to the representatives of the First Nations Finance Authority on the organization's 15th anniversary. The authority was founded in 2006, so last year actually marked the 15th anniversary.
I want to talk about issues we haven't yet discussed.
You said that, out of the 579 first nations governments entitled to participate in the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, only 321 were. With all due respect, that makes me wonder whether a particular barrier has emerged or whether you think something is hindering economic development.
Are you able to tell us why some communities may be hesitant to participate?