Ms. Line Paré (Director General, Education Branch, Socio-economic Policy and Regional Operations, Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

With respect to consultation and involvement of first nations in the area of education over the years, the department has worked with the Assembly of First Nations. We have established a number of working groups.

One example I would like to provide to the committee is with respect to special education programs. As the department designed the special education program, the first nations, through the Assembly of First Nations, were involved and continue to be involved.