Dan Vandal at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

On March 20th, 2018. See this statement in context.

March 20th, 2018 / 4:40 p.m.

Liberal

Dan Vandal Liberal Saint Boniface—Saint Vital, MB

Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Minister Philpott, it is a great honour to address you this afternoon.

In Canada, 2018 has been an exciting year for the Métis nation. I know that the Manitoba Metis Federation in my province appears to be very happy.

Budget 2018 states:

These investments in Métis Nation priorities reflect the Government’s commitment to apply a greater distinctions-based lens to Indigenous funding decisions and support the Métis Nation’s vision of self-determination.

My question is twofold. First, can you speak to the importance of the development of a distinctions-based approach, and why you've included it in your programming pillars? Second, can you comment on the specific investments in the Métis nation across our country?

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