The short answer is yes, we are. We are looking at anything that can leverage the investments of the federal government in the work of closing the infrastructure gap, including innovation and financing that is indigenous-led and supportive of deeper connections between us and the private sector, which often has capital to invest. There are many barriers to investing that capital in first nations endeavours.
I would also note that Chief Haymond was here when we tabled the water legislation, Bill C-61. He was an active participant in the co-creation of that legislation, as were many other first nations across the country. I think he is a significant leader to watch in terms of the kind of creativity we need across this country to deal with such a gap.