Human Resources committee  Definitely, because there is a lack of the supports they need, and that's what you'll find. I say this openly and candidly in this room. Over half of the board in my government is women, so I can guarantee that women's issues are always at the forefront of our discussions. But w

Human Resources committee  Well, the easiest way--

Human Resources committee  There is a big housing crisis in Métis communities. We haven't had a house built in our communities for probably 12 or 15 years. The province is now embarking upon social housing, and we'll see where that takes us. There is clearly a shortfall. There's overcrowding, and it has a

Human Resources committee  That's a very broad question. I'll reflect first and look at our government, the Métis government. In fact, most of the people who are employed there are women. Actually, a lot of them are in management and are directors. But if you look at the status of the community, you'll fin

Human Resources committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. I have a prepared text I will read from. It's not usually my style. I usually speak from the hip and ad lib my speeches, but for the record, and on behalf of the Métis National Council, I will read some segments on issues that we believe may be of help to

Human Resources committee  Sure. I will.

Human Resources committee  That's my Métis accent coming out. I read faster than I should be.

Human Resources committee  I will slow it down, Madam Chair. Across the country, the difference in median income between the Métis and the non-aboriginal population was widest in Alberta and in the territories. In Alberta, the Métis median income at $22,839 was about $6,600 less than that of the non-abori