[Member spoke in Inuktitut, interpreted as follows:]
First of all, I want to welcome both of you for your presentations. It's been very interesting.
Naiomi, it's good to see you again, as we know each other.
I will address my question to both of you, and you can reply separately.
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act received royal assent in June 2021. The law requires the Government of Canada to “take all measures necessary to ensure that the laws of Canada are consistent with the Declaration.” In consultation and co-operation with indigenous peoples, the law requires that the Minister of Justice “prepare and implement an action plan to achieve the objectives of the Declaration.”
How can this law affect housing programs, strategies and accords for indigenous peoples in Canada?