Mr. Chair, I find it surprising that he would not know that either, because we are talking about first nations children. The number is in excess $3 million.
The federal government's departmental directive 20-1, which the government's own records describe as creating a dire situation, is driving children unnecessarily into foster care, when many could stay at home if there were proper family support services provided. Would he agree with the government assessment that its plan for dealing with children is leaving families and children in a dire situation?