Sébastien Lemire at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

On December 9th, 2024. See this statement in context.

December 9th, 2024 / 4:35 p.m.

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Sébastien Lemire Bloc Abitibi—Témiscamingue, QC

In this case, it's about much more than having a voice; it's about leadership.

I'm wondering why the CCIB is part of the conversation. Why are we hearing that this organization is going to get $5 million instead of companies recognized by the Assembly of First Nations?

Is the CCIB an indigenous organization led and mandated by first nations rights holders?

Who funds the CCIB? From what I hear, its funding comes directly from the big Bay Street firms—basically, white people whose business interests differ significantly from those of the first nations.

Who, if not you, can assure us that the CCIB's goals are entirely in the interest of first nations?

Is the CCIB an indigenous organization?

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