David Yurdiga at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

On March 21st, 2017. See this statement in context.

March 21st, 2017 / 9:45 a.m.

Conservative

David Yurdiga Conservative Fort McMurray—Cold Lake, AB

I'd like to thank our witnesses for joining us this morning.

My understanding is that MKO eventually wants to dismantle the Indigenous and Northern Affairs department and repeal the Indian Act and transfer government programs related to funding directly to Manitoba first nations. Do you believe this will reduce the number of first nations communities under third party management?

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