The regional chief approached me about this topic recently, when the minister had the opportunity to meet with the Assembly of First Nations' executive committee.
We've been working with the Assembly of First Nations for a number of years now to better understand its operating budget needs for each regional office. This issue concerns the Quebec regional office. However, it also concerns regional offices in the north, for example, which are seeking additional funding.
True, we don't have any sources of funding right now. That said, we've thoroughly assessed needs and we're working with the Assembly of First Nations on this matter.