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Business of Supply May 13th, 2015
Mr. Chair, in my experience, every time someone is murdered, a crime has been committed. This government has enacted an array of legislative measures to ensure that those who commit crimes pay the price. We took those measure to keep all Canadians safe.
Business of Supply May 13th, 2015
Mr. Chair, that is a serious issue, and the government has already recognized it as such. That is why, last fall, the Minister of Status of Women announced an action plan to take measures to address this issue across the country.
Business of Supply May 13th, 2015
Mr. Chair, I cannot say how much of the funding will be allocated to new or existing projects.
Business of Supply May 13th, 2015
Mr. Chair, I do not answer for public safety.
Business of Supply May 13th, 2015
Mr. Chair, I do not have that information.
Business of Supply May 13th, 2015
Mr. Chair, I did not understand the question. The member is babbling away so quickly that I find it hard to understand the question. Perhaps he could calm down and ask his questions more slowly, and then he would get answers.
Business of Supply May 13th, 2015
Mr. Chair, the member will be delighted to know that last November the Prime Minister confirmed that, beginning in 2015-16, $500 million will be invested in the construction and renovation of schools over the next seven years. That is good news for first nations that need school infrastructure.
Business of Supply May 13th, 2015
Mr. Chair, from budget 2012, the department funded 15 school construction and repair projects. That total includes 11 new schools and four renovations.
Business of Supply May 13th, 2015
Mr. Chair, that is because housing is a subprogram that provides funding to first nations every year. This year, $140,911,819 will be invested in housing for first nations.
Business of Supply May 13th, 2015
Mr. Chair, if the question is about the specific claims that have been settled since 2007, 127 have been settled for a total of $2.2 billion.