Thank you, Mr. Chair.
A review of indigenous economic reconciliation needs to address all aspects of self-determination and first nations jurisdiction with a view to supporting self-government. An issue that warrants particular attention as part of that review involves the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, or CAP.
Canada and CAP signed a political accord on December 5, 2018, but it has produced little in the way of tangible measures. It's a fact that it is primarily CAP employees who are active in urban areas, where many indigenous people end up. They face an array of challenges from lack of housing and homelessness to mental health, addiction and justice issues, not to mention language-related barriers.
Resources urgently need to be allocated.
In concrete terms, what can be done to help fund the necessary services?
Also, under the circumstances, how can we strengthen CAP's authority, leadership and ability to act so that it can effectively help its members?