Patrick Weiler at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

On March 25th, 2022. See this statement in context.

March 25th, 2022 / 2:20 p.m.

Liberal

Patrick Weiler Liberal West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, BC

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Ministers Miller and Vandal, and officials for joining our committee for estimates today.

My first question, through you, Mr. Chair, is for Minister Miller.

The main estimates for the upcoming fiscal year include $1.2 billion in funding to implement comprehensive land claims, self-government agreements and other agreements to address section 35 rights.

How does this funding relate to your commitment to give land back, which you stated when you were first appointed as a Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations?

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