Thank you very much, Jack.
I'm advised that through the main estimates, a total of $167.5 million in contribution funding is being sought for a first nations policing program for 2020-21. Additionally, our government announced $88.6 million in contribution funding over seven years for policing facilities in first nations and Inuit communities under a program that is separate from but complementary to first nations policing.
Finally, Jack, let me advise you we're working very closely with the Assembly of First Nations and the national chief. We are providing additional resources to allow them to engage with us and work comprehensively and effectively in the co-production of a new legislative framework for first nations policing that would make it an essential service in this country.
I agree with you that the inevitable outcome of that new framework will be a recognition of additional funding that will be required. We'll bring that forward after that work is near conclusion.