Mr. Speaker, how much money has the department allocated to promote aboriginal languages?
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Business of Supply May 9th, 2013
Mr. Speaker, how much money has the department allocated to promote aboriginal languages?
Business of Supply May 9th, 2013
Mr. Chair, the 2011 national household survey tells us that only 17.2% of aboriginal people speak a native language, a drop of over 10% compared to the 2006 survey.
Is that an error in the data or rather the result of your department's policies regarding the promotion of aboriginal languages?
Business of Supply May 9th, 2013
Mr. Chair, is the department following up on remediation measures in order to address the problem of mould growing in houses on reserve?
Business of Supply May 9th, 2013
Mr. Chair, has the department allocated additional funds to address the problem of mould growing in houses on reserve?
Business of Supply May 9th, 2013
Mr. Chair, what sort of reference guidelines does the government use to measure progress in improving housing on reserve?
Business of Supply May 9th, 2013
Mr. Chair, can the minister break that number down according to group, namely Inuit, Metis and first nations? He did not offer a number, but can he divide it by group?
Business of Supply May 9th, 2013
Mr. Chair, how many aboriginals in Canada have inadequate housing?
Business of Supply May 9th, 2013
Mr. Chair, how many existing homes will be renovated over the next two years?
Business of Supply May 9th, 2013
Mr. Chair, how many new housing units will be built over the next two years?
Business of Supply May 9th, 2013
Mr. Chair, does the minister agree that the number of housing units being built and renovated is not keeping up with demand?