Status of Women committee  Yes. Right now, currently, the department, just with respect to prevention, to the family violence prevention program, has invested $7 million.

Status of Women committee  As I said earlier, I think there is an evolution in lessons learned, and always ensuring that we apply those lessons learned to the terms and conditions of our programming. If we take prevention projects that are serving first nations on reserve, one of the things we'd like to

Status of Women committee  In what respect, if I could ask for clarification?

Status of Women committee  Yes, there have been increases both in the amount and in the direction of that funding. Some of the increases are supporting the operation of shelters on reserve—

Status of Women committee  We keep the funding stable in terms of operational funding. This is operational funds that go towards the maintenance costs of the shelters themselves. As I indicated, there has been $500,000 allocated on a yearly basis to address any cost of living increases to those shelters. I

Status of Women committee  Thank you so much for the question. I think, just generally speaking, my first observation is that from the standpoint of the Department of Aboriginal Affairs, we're very mindful of initiatives that work from a prevention angle to early intervention. What does that mean for fir

Status of Women committee  I will begin. That is an excellent question. I think there should be a balance between the two. It is essential to provide programs for women and make those programs available. For instance, in my department, it is of key importance for programs to provide services to aboriginal

Status of Women committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. Honourable members, I wish to thank you for inviting Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada to appear before this committee. I also want to introduce my colleague, Andrew Beynon, director general, community opportunities branch, who's here to