Mr. Stephen Van Dine at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On February 7th, 2017. See this statement in context.

February 7th, 2017 / 11:25 a.m.

Assistant Deputy Minister, Northern Affairs Organization, Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development

Thank you for your question.

I will answer first and then perhaps ask my colleague to add to my remarks.

Budget 2016 included an increase in funding for the housing of First Nations, Inuit and Métis as part of the agreements with the provinces.

Northern housing requires an agreement between the federal government and the provinces. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is responsible for agreements with each province and territory. In 2006, we increased the funding for the housing of indigenous people in the north.

What was the amount, Mr. Moore?

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