Thank you very much. Through the chair, I really am looking forward to working with you, MP Idlout. I think there is a lot we can do together, especially for the people of your region and with your vast knowledge.
I think you're on to something when you say that procurement is a real game-changer, and the Government of Canada, as you know, is a large procurer. Now we have set targets and ambitious targets. For example, 5% of every department is to be procured from indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs. Thirty-two departments go live, by the way, as of April 1. This 5% target is an annual target. It is a really exciting initiative because it gives indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs a very large customer base from which they can then grow their base.
Maybe I can turn to Deputy Fox to speak a little bit about the work internally within the Government of Canada, to make sure that we do reach those targets.