We have a number of programs that are really targeted at removing those barriers to economic development. There's the entrepreneurship program. We have a community opportunity readiness program, as well as the strategic partnerships initiative. We have a number of programs, really, with the goal of increasing economic activity in indigenous communities in a distinctions-based way.
I would say that the 5% target for the federal government will increase that economic activity by mandating that these government departments procure their goods and services from indigenous-led businesses. As Minister Hajdu noted, 32 departments are part of phase one. As of April 1, 2022, they will be required, and it will be publicly available information, to procure for their department at 5%. Then, over the next three years, we will onboard other departments. At the end of that process, all departments will have that 5%, and we should see an increase in opportunity.
Right now, it is a barrier. It is a challenge. Sometimes we want to hire indigenous businesses, and because they're not on a standing offer, barriers are created that we just need to remove. I think that 5% will really help us get there and make some progress.