Business of Supply May 9th, 2013

Mr. Chair, is the minister saying that out of 633 first nations, only 41 first nations have emergency shelters on reserve?

Business of Supply May 9th, 2013

Mr. Chair, how does the funding for emergency shelters on reserve compare to funding for those off reserve?

Business of Supply May 9th, 2013

Mr. Chair, how much of that money is allocated for northern and remote communities?

Business of Supply May 9th, 2013

Mr. Chair, if it is such a priority, how much funding is specifically set aside by the department to address violence against aboriginal women?

Business of Supply May 9th, 2013

Mr. Chair, does the department have benchmarks to measure progress in preventing violence against women?

Business of Supply May 9th, 2013

Mr. Chair, will the minister use the power he has in his role to listen to what emerged from the UN periodic review and commit to a national action plan, yes or no?

Business of Supply May 9th, 2013

Mr. Chair, many recommendations in the UN universal periodic review of Canada draft report asked that Canada develop a national action plan to address violence against aboriginal women. Will the minister commit to a national action plan?

Business of Supply May 9th, 2013

Mr. Chair, again, which department is taking the lead?

Business of Supply May 9th, 2013

Mr. Chair, I would like to acknowledge that question was not answered. Certainly, families and organizations like the Native Women's Association of Canada would like to know that answer directly from the minister.

Which department takes the lead role in coordinating the federal government's response to violence against aboriginal women?