Ève Péclet at the Government Operations and Estimates Committee

On November 29th, 2011. See this statement in context.

November 29th, 2011 / 3:50 p.m.

NDP

Ève Péclet NDP La Pointe-de-l'Île, QC

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I'd like to thank the witnesses for being here today.

The third line on page 38 indicates that Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada is requesting $95.4 million for costs incurred on reserves by provincial, territorial or other emergency management organizations as part of the emergency management assistance program.

How are the roles and responsibilities shared between Aboriginal Affairs and Norther Development Canada and the provincial and territorial governments when it comes to managing emergency situations?

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