Jamie Schmale at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

On March 4th, 2022. See this statement in context.

March 4th, 2022 / 1:45 p.m.

Conservative

Jamie Schmale Conservative Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock, ON

I'll take that, Chair. Thank you.

Good afternoon, everyone.

Witnesses, we heard recently from the Lands Advisory Board, Robert Louie, in fact, that lands are central to first nations traditions, identity and prosperity. They are a crucial asset for advancing self-determination, economic development and well-being.

This goes to Minister Hajdu, but, Minister Miller, you're welcome to interject if you want.

Do you agree that first nations should be governing and managing their own land interests?

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