I've had the opportunity to meet with a number of our leaders throughout northern Manitoba and have ongoing discussions with some of the leaders in the territories, as well. I think this budget brings new opportunities like never before, so those are the discussions we're focusing on.
Some of the things in particular are major projects. We're really happy that Grays Bay is on the major projects list, as well as Churchill Plus.
There is an ongoing conversation about how we will continue to engage indigenous peoples in conversations. A number of those conversations are happening right now. Those are engagement sessions happening across the provinces and the territories.
Those aren't consultations. One of the things we're clarifying with indigenous rights holders is that these are engagement sessions. Once projects get referred to the major projects list for approval, we will continue to engage and pull together a conditions list that will give indigenous leaders the opportunity to ensure that their requests are being met and included on those conditions lists.
We're also hearing about procurement. I know that with the increase in budget, northerners are really excited about the opportunity for enhanced procurement. That's something we continue to discuss. We continue to have those conversations and, as Minister Alty said, we are looking at ways to enhance those opportunities to ensure that northerners have access to those procurement opportunities in the north.
Housing is a big one. A lot of our communities, as you know, are looking for more housing opportunities. I think Build Canada Homes and the $13 billion that was set aside for it is going to allow us to double housing, so we're working effectively with northern and indigenous communities. With the Nunavut Housing Corporation, for example, we're looking to fast-track.
We'll continue to meet with indigenous partners, indigenous leadership and northern territorial governments to ensure that their voices are heard and we're working collaboratively as we move forward.