Mr. Speaker, the question gives me an opportunity to highlight some of the investments that frankly would be at risk if we were to defeat the budget. A lot of the things that I mentioned earlier would not happen.
When we talk about child poverty and some of the investments we are making, there is $5 billion over five years to start building a framework for an early learning and child care initiative in collaboration with the provinces and territories. We must always remember that a lot of the things that we do require provincial cooperation. That is not always coming and it is not always easy to work in those areas.
We are putting $5 billion on the table and an additional $120 million over five years to improve the special education program for first nations children living on reserves. That is a very important investment.
As well, there is $398 million over the next five years to enhance settlement and integration programs and improve client services for newcomers to Canada. I can tell the House that money will be very much appreciated in all of our cities and provinces as they continue to deal with the challenges that are facing many newcomers in Canada today.
There is also $125 million over the next three years for next steps for the workplace skills strategy again to help people get themselves into employment areas and give them additional assistance. There is $30 million over three years for the national literacy secretariat. All of those are funds that are going to be helping a lot of people.