The expectation in 1993 was that the treaties would be signed with all first nations, I think numbering over 100. Currently 40% are not participating in the process. Something over $400 million has been spent by the federal government, but the first nations in the process have also borrowed some $300 million. Then, of course, there are the provincial government costs, which are about $200 million.
On December 5th, 2006. See this statement in context.