Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  [Witness spoke in Mi'kmaq and provided the following text:] Weli ulawg, iganpugultijig Ugjit N’nueiel Lugwowagann. Nin John Martin tel’wisi. N’nu Sagamaw ugjit Gesgapegiagewag. [Witness provided the following translation:] Good evening to all members of the Standing Commitee

Online Streaming Act   in Vancouver, starring Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds, with a screenplay by Canadian Paul Wernick, based on a Canadian comic book character. We have Canadian Bacon. Who could forget that? There is John Candy, a legendary Canadian actor, in a story involving Canada. I talked about Margaret

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you very much, Madam Chair. I would like to apologize to my colleague Mr. Duncan. He has to wait for his turn to speak, but I am very much looking forward to hearing the points he has to make. I would also, in turn, like to congratulate my colleagues Mr. Gerretsen, Ms

Heritage Week  , this legislation would deliver on developing and implementing a national heritage plan and strategy for commemorating residential school sites, the history and legacy of residential schools, and the contributions of aboriginal peoples to Canada's history. Therefore, I ask my colleagues to vote

Canada National Parks Act   a path forward. Across the Detroit River, the Wyandot community is also supporting this bill, and I will get into this a bit because it is international. The Wyandot community, another aboriginal organization, has sent in a letter of support for this. I want to point out

National Council for Reconciliation Act  . My hon. colleague and I have been working together and calling on the government to deliver on its promise of a $4.5-billion mental health transfer of new money, which it has not delivered. Call to action 19 cites: We call upon the...government, in consultation with Aboriginal

Historic Places of Canada Act   MacDonald and John MacDonald. These amazing groups and individuals delivered an archaeology credit course that contributed to my high school diploma. I share my speech today, realizing how investments for youth can have lasting impacts. Qujalivakka. I am so grateful to them. Bill C-23

National Council for Reconciliation Act   Watt-Cloutier, Okalik Eegeesiak, Dalee Sambo Dorough, Cindy Blackstock, the member for Winnipeg Centre, Justice Murray Sinclair, John Amagoalik, Tagak Curley, former member of Parliament Romeo Saganash, John Borrows, Tracey Lindberg, Duncan McCue, Pam Palmeter and James Eetoolook. I

Status of Women committee  , bystander empowerment, modelling healthy relationships, creating a positive sport environment, and anti-racism. This work is supported by Sport Canada, Status of Women Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. In 2019, at the request of then minister Duncan, we created mandated

Historic Places of Canada Act  , the history and legacy of residential schools, and the contributions of Aboriginal peoples to Canada’s history. This first point was the content of my private member's bill, and I am honoured to see this item and the entirety of call to action 79 back before the House. I am pleased

Government Operations committee   relationships,” ensuring “that Aboriginal peoples have equitable access to jobs,” and providing “education for management and staff on the history of Aboriginal peoples”. Can you speak a little bit about any work that your company is doing in this area and maybe some areas that you need

Government Operations committee  . Commit to meaningful consultation, building respectful relationships, and obtaining the free, prior, and informed consent of Indigenous peoples before proceeding with economic development projects. ii. Ensure that Aboriginal peoples have equitable access to jobs, training

Mental Health   upon the federal government to provide sustainable funding for existing and new Aboriginal healing centres to address the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual harms caused by residential schools, and to ensure that the funding of healing centres in Nunavut and the Northwest

Government Operations committee  To me, it seems like there are lots of ways to circumvent the whole process. That's my concern. There was a press release from the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business back in October, 2019. They stated that “aboriginal businesses could supply 24% of the federal supply chain

Residential Schools   by this display. I thank Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society and United Churches of Langley for organizing this vigil. I give special thanks to Cecilia Reekie for all the work she has done and continues to do to make sure everyone remembers the children who never returned home.