Ms. Rebecca Blake at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

On November 26th, 2024. See this statement in context.

November 26th, 2024 / 3:55 p.m.

Acting Director, Legislation, Engagement and Regulations, Department of Indigenous Services

I appreciate the question.

Yes, absolutely. The way the bill is constructed right now is really to have the minister's only involvement in relation to the terms of reference. After that, first nations organizations would take over in terms of the articles of incorporation to create the organization completely separate from government to implement first nation priorities.

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