Ms. Katrina Peddle at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

On March 18th, 2024. See this statement in context.

March 18th, 2024 / 12:15 p.m.

Director General, Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families Branch, Department of Indigenous Services

Katrina Peddle

You're putting your finger right on it. It's a different role in terms of where the jurisdiction lies and where the decision-making lies. The decision-making, when jurisdiction has been assumed, lies with the community. The different vehicles that may be necessary—for example, to provide an emergency service in the city—are for the community to determine and may involve contracting with a provincial body. However, the decision-making process lies with the community.

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