Indigenous Affairs  Madam Speaker, I thank the member opposite for her ongoing advocacy. Since 2015, we have increased spending on indigenous priorities by 180%. That is right. That is the abysmal state in which we received this file in 2015 from the previous Harper Conservatives, who gave zero ca

National Council for Reconciliation Act  Madam Speaker, I listened to the member's speech with interest. I would, first of all, say that it is encouraging to hear that the Conservatives are considering supporting this legislation, given that they did not support the passage of the UN declaration act. Having heard that

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member opposite for his years of advocacy for the rights of indigenous people, including for the people of Attawapiskat. As the member notes, Attawapiskat is currently landlocked. Indeed it is looking for more land to build the necessary houses to help t

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, let me first say that I fully agree with the member opposite about the need to preserve indigenous languages and restore them when they have been so cruelly ripped away from first nations communities for decades. Indeed, in my own riding, Matawa tribal council prov

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, for decades and decades, Canada has underinvested in indigenous communities, and the Liberal government is putting a stop to that. We have increased funding for housing on first nations by 1,100%. While we know there is a long way to go, I want to thank the AFN for c

Bill C-38 An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements)

R.S., c. I-5 Indian Act 1 (1) The definition mentally incompetent Indian in subsection 2(1) of the Indian Act is repealed. Indian Act Clause 1 : (1) Existing text of the definition: mentally incompetent Indian  means an Indian who, pursuant to the laws of the province in whic

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you very much, MP Battiste, and thank you for being with me when we announced the beginning of the consultation process for the second-generation cut-off. For members who are unaware of this issue, this is something deeply personal for many indigenous people who, for one

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I would just say that this is incorrect information and that the service standards have been met within a large portion of the target. I'm not sure if President Gideon is here. The department works really closely, though, with applicants who haven't fully fleshed out their appl

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you, MP Ashton. I would say that this is a crisis that's affecting Canada. In fact, nursing shortages are profound in pretty much every community across this country and even more profound in remote communities. That's why Indigenous Services Canada has been so focused on

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you, and thank you for asking the question, because I think the more we talk about indigenous access to housing in first nations, the better off this country will be. It's like water: We need Canadians to understand that this is of utmost priority to all of us. I've answer

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I am saying that the department works regularly and consistently with first nations on the planning that they're undertaking to close those gaps, and we continue to have—

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  We accept all recommendations. I will be clear. The Auditor General has made good recommendations, including focusing the work to make sure that the most vulnerable communities get the care they need, which was part two of your question. However, I will also say that what I hav

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  We must ensure that indigenous communities have the authority and autonomy to—

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I don't think she said that we weren't working closely with first nations. I think what she said was that some first nations that are particularly vulnerable are having a hard time accessing the housing they need. That is certainly something that keeps me up at night. I know th

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I will say that we do a complementary line of business, if you will, with indigenous communities, called “Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities”, and there is a self-determined ability for first nations to increase programs, interventions and services for community safety and w