Mr. Chair, the Conservative government understands that when first nations and aboriginal communities work with provincial and territorial governments and with industry, our ability to improve the quality of Canada's aboriginal peoples increases greatly. By providing first nations with skills training they can become active members of our country's economy.
The strategic partnerships initiative, which was founded in 2010, is a program established by our government to promote economic development among Canada's first nations.
I wonder if the parliamentary secretary could describe how the strategic partnerships initiative is contributing to aboriginal participation in Canada's economy.