I also wanted to thank you, Minister. I know that you've prioritized MMIWG. That doesn't mean that you're not in the hot seat today.
I thank Pam across the way for starting the discussion with me. Quite frankly, all members of this committee have been tremendous in their support, not just on this study but on other studies to really support justice for indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people around the country. It's very touching. It shows that we can work across party lines to advance human rights in this country. I want to thank the committee for that as well.
I saw the budget. I have to say, Minister, that I was quite taken aback. I'm going to share quickly why, and I'd like a response.
The budget included $1.3 million over three years, knowing that we are in the process of an election cycle and knowing that this is timely. I was happy to see that there was $20 million put in place to search the landfill. I feel relieved for the families. Again, that's an action that has to happen, like the red dress alert, after women's lives have been taken.
The budget included $47 million to deal with the auto theft problem. Although I know that the auto theft problem is really tremendous in this country, the message is very clear that this country cares more about cars than it does indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
I'm wondering why there weren't more dollars put in specifically in the areas of prevention to deal with what has been acknowledged by your government and leader as an ongoing genocide.