Jamie Schmale at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

On November 28th, 2023. See this statement in context.

November 28th, 2023 / 5:30 p.m.

Conservative

Jamie Schmale Conservative Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock, ON

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I have 90 seconds, so I have time for one question in three parts.

This is for the Métis Nation of Alberta. Can you tell me the line of text, either in the agreement or in the legislation, that points to any potential forfeiture or seizure of property, or anything that imposes on your ability to work within your members?

Second, is there anything preventing you from entering into your own self-governance agreement with the Government of Canada?

Finally—and this is for the AFN—is there any amendment or anything that could be done in this piece of legislation that would ease your concerns about potential membership?

Thank you.

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