Thank you, Mr. Chair. I appreciate the opportunity to take part in this important discussion. I want to ask some questions of Chief Benedict.
It's good to see you again. I represent northwestern Ontario, as you know. I think an important move that was made recently is that the Ontario government has recognized the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service as an essential service. You've talked a number of times today about how the circumstances are different among different communities.
Can you speak to how that designation at the provincial level has changed things in the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service versus the other services across the province?