Mr. Speaker, the Mushkegowuk Tribal Council invoked a declaration of emergency on October 28.
On November 7 we got our first funding proposal from Attawapiskat First Nation.
On November 8 we approved $500,000 immediately to be used for some housing renovations. We responded quickly.
On Thursday, November 24, we got an emergency declaration from Attawapiskat and on Monday, November 28, my officials were in the community. That is why we appointed a third party manager.