Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I believe the concern from the communities is these so-called unforeseen costs that this government is going to be handing off to the communities. Other experiences communities have had to date is community empowerment, where they take on these programs and services, but there are no actual dollars there for administration, for replacement of capital or even consideration of having the dollars there to attract people with the qualifications to take on those responsibilities.
I would like to ask the Minister if there are any mechanisms there to have a phase-in period, so that when these agreements are taken on, if there are any unforeseen costs associated with taking on these resources, they are able to carry out those responsibilities with the resources they need.