Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you for the question. Given that we have little time, it's difficult to give a detailed answer to your question. That's why I specified earlier that, even though we're here this morning, by teleconference in my case, we're going to give the committee members a much more de

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I'll just say it again. I think it's important for the members of the committee to know that Quebec is no different from other regions where there might be different points of view on this issue. Again, as I stated earlier, it's a very delicate and sensitive matter. I'm tempted

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  No matter what decision they take, they're going to be liable. That issue is here, and again, it's like it's a never-ending cycle of intervening.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you very much, Madam Chair and members of the committee. I want to acknowledge the fact that the proceedings are being held on traditional unceded Algonquin territory. I also want to greet the other panellists this morning, and Grand Chief Norton of Kahnawake Mohawk Natio

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  First, everyone is turning their backs on the prospect of another round of constitutional discussions. However, there have been missed opportunities in terms of first nations issues and it is important to keep that in mind. There are a number of aspects to this issue. Access to

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  The question was partially answered by my colleagues here. Despite all the challenges and obstacles, we have kept the solution that provides for a degree of cohesion in the efforts and know-how of our communities, particularly through tribal councils. As my colleague Norm Odjick

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  To be very brief, lands, access to lands, that's really what it's all about. I totally agree with the national chief. The fact that we don't have the capacity to generate our own revenue and are not in a position to start our own projects limits us to having deals with companies.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  To add to what the national chief said earlier, I would say that the depth and breadth of the issue are greater than that. It directly affects the government-to-government relationship beyond the nation-to-nation relationship. In reality, on the ground, it is more of a parent-c

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  [Witness speaks in the Innu language] Good morning, everyone, Madam Chair and members of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs. I will be very brief, because I would especially like to allow my colleague here with me to describe in much more detail the study

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  First of all, I would like to clarify one thing with regard to the housing issue. The data that we validated reflects First Nations housing needs only, even though we know that the Inuit participated in the socioeconomic forum debate. Ms. Simon was saying earlier that there are h

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Yes, just like the other regions.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Mechanisms were to be put in place following the Accord to discuss it.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I am sorry; I do not understand the question.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Are you speaking about the Quebec government?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  No.