Absolutely. When we talk about the need for distinctions-based funding and distinctions-based opportunities, it means ensuring that taxpayers' dollars in opportunities like the indigenous loan program are fulfilling investments that are equitable not only for first nations but for Métis governments and recognized section 35 rights-bearing Métis communities and Inuit. When there's not enough attention paid to distinctions-based set-asides or distinctions-based monitoring, the Métis Nation can be left behind. We really need to make sure we're encouraging that this be reflected in the study.
A pan-indigenous approach or an approach that allows for non-equitable outputs can leave behind those opportunities for Métis governments, people and communities. At this moment in time, it's more important than ever before to make sure we don't allow that to happen. The economic participation for our governments and for our people is absolutely essential across the board.