Dan Vandal on An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families

In the House of Commons on May 3rd, 2019. See this statement in context.

An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and FamiliesGovernment Orders

May 3rd, 2019 / 10:40 a.m.

Saint Boniface—Saint Vital Manitoba

Liberal

Dan Vandal LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services

Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his question.

When drafting a bill of this scope and significance, we know that consultations are very important. Before the bill was introduced, we held 65 meetings with indigenous groups, not just with the chiefs but with 2,000 community members as well. We have the backing of the Assembly of First Nations, the Métis National Council and the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami.

Could the member comment on the importance of holding consultations before introducing such an important bill?

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