Finance committee  Thank you for asking that direct question. Yes, we should be doing that. It contributes to the economic base of the first nations and Métis communities of northern Manitoba. However, we need to be providing things beyond social services, social work programs, and education programs.

Finance committee  Thank you very much. I appreciate the question. I am going to say that, yes, there needs to be an increase across the board in K through 12, as well as post-secondary college and university. I say that by talking about equity and inclusion. Equity and inclusion means that everyone has a level playing field.

Finance committee  Good morning. Wado. Tansi. Boujou. Bonjour. My name is Denise Henning and I'm president and vice-chancellor of the University College of the North. I first want to speak about the KIP dollars, the knowledge infrastructure program, where $8 million was allocated to University College of the North.