I have to reflect on the federal funding that we received; the $612,000. As I stated earlier, there are funding criteria, the guidelines that we need to follow. We certainly cannot just give out the various funding to certain organizations because they would have to fall under the criteria, which at this time the centre does not fall under.

However, Mr. Speaker, the federal government has a settlement agreement to assist organizations such as the Centre for Northern Families to deliver programs and services for newcomers. So ECE staff continue to work with the Centre for Northern Families to access this funding as well. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.