Sure. These were explicitly stated in the government's intention going forward. There have been no announcements yet on the specifics of how those monies will be deployed, but the intention is quite clearly to give that extra boost, which is significant in terms of dollars. The fact that it's multi-year funding should also give a degree of certainty to the actors, and as you mentioned, to our provincial partners, to advance this.
I would foresee that, coming out of the first ministers' discussion in Vancouver last week, this will be part and parcel of our dialogue with them. Over a six-month time period, we've committed to solicit and consult broadly among the public, industry, stakeholders, and the provinces to make sure that we use those monies wisely.
The government had the choice of going fast to try to get it out the door quickly, or to do it well, if I may say so, and as a result, to take a bit more time to consult and make sure that there was alignment. At the strategic level, there's a degree of alignment between the federal and provincial parties that has probably not been present for many years now on the issue of climate change, and the energy policy and innovation that go along with it. It's an opportunity for the country to be sure that we use those resources smartly. In short, there is no announcement yet, but there is a significant degree of engagement and consultation.
I'd like to point out that Minister Carr has already carried out a number of round tables around the country. It is his intention to pursue those engagements broadly, not only with provincial partners but also with industry leaders, indigenous leaders, and municipal partners to seek people's ideas and views.