Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I guess at this point, this particular item will not get my support, Mr. Chairman. This is not a rejection of the work that the Dene Nation does or our government's commitment to assist in that. Rather, I see it as really a lack of planning. It does not have a basis of continuity, of strategic importance. I would say that I would be ready to look at it again, but in the context of a broader, more long-term and more strategic plan.
Mr. Chairman, I have a bit of time left here. I would like to continue on with a couple of questions, and this would be to either Mr. Antoine or Mr. Handley. This is about the establishment of the negotiating division for devolution.
I noticed that there are two, what seem to be almost identical kinds of contributions to the Aboriginal Summit. I support these, Mr. Chairman. I have been fortunate to have attended some of the Intergovernmental Forum political meetings, and the Aboriginal Summit has certainly made its case -- a very believable case -- that they do need assistance in terms of building capacity, coming up to speed to be able to really participate in the Intergovernmental Forum.
I wanted to get some information. What is the difference between, as is noted in detail there, the contribution to the Aboriginal Summit for devolution negotiations of $500,000 and then a separate line, to assist aboriginal governments in the Intergovernmental Forum discussions, a $400,000 contribution?
First of all, I will ask, is a contribution an accountable type of funding? Can we see from the Aboriginal Summit how and what and when that is being spent? Just what are the terms under which a contribution is given? Thank you.