If I may, I would like to formally move the motion for which I gave notice on June 16. It reads:
That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g) of the House of Commons, the Committee recommend that the Auditor General of Canada conduct a performance audit of the federal Additions to Reserve (ATR) process, as administered by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), in order to assess: (a) the effectiveness and efficiency of ATR application processing; (b) the average processing times at each stage of the process as well as the causes of persistent delays; (c) the transparency, predictability and clarity of assessment criteria applicable to First Nations; (d) the coordination among CIRNAC, Indigenous Services Canada, provinces, municipalities and affected First Nations; (e) compliance with the commitments outlined in the Policy on ATR and Designated Lands; and (f) the results achieved in terms of self-determination, community development and equitable access to public services following the addition of land to a reserve; and that this audit contribute to the responsible, transparent and effective management of public funds consistent with the Government of Canada's commitments to First Nations and in support of the reconciliation process.
Let me explain the purpose of my motion. In my riding and elsewhere, there are indigenous communities that have reserve lands, which means that they receive resources from the government, obviously. I'm thinking of children's services, particularly for education and health, and legal services, among other things. However, many other communities don't have reserve status, which creates injustice and inequality. I would therefore like to better understand these mechanisms and take corrective action. I think that's one of the objectives of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.