Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Once the health care centre is built, it will be essential to provide specialized health care services for the Grassy Narrows First Nation. Since health care falls under provincial jurisdiction, can you tell us whether Ontario is committed to providing those services?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  That would be appreciated, Mr. Wedge. My next question is general in nature and goes to you all. The disability board dealing with mercury cases in the Grassy Narrows and Islington bands is doing vital work in administering benefits for eligible members. Can you tell us about t

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I'll share my time with my colleague.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you for your testimony. My first question goes to Mr. Miklas. In 2017, researchers discovered that the plant was continuing to leak old mercury into the English and Wabigoon rivers. Can you tell us in more detail about the decontamination work that your ministry has done?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  We know that negotiations are underway between the department and the Grassy Narrows First Nation on the construction of a health care centre. Once agreement is reached, how much time will we have to wait before the construction of the health care centre begins?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you for your testimony. My first question goes to Mr. Wong. In 2017, a team of researchers discovered that the old plant was still leaking mercury into the river. Can you tell us whether that is still the case today and, if so, can you describe for us in detail the effor

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I'm coming back with another question on that. My next question goes to Ms. Humphrey and Mr. Conn. The economic life of the Grassy Narrows region has been greatly affected by the contamination in the river, according to Jamie Benidickson. In his words, the fishing industry, a

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Mr. Conn, it seems to me that a number of factors have to be considered in order to provide assistance to the Grassy Narrows First Nation: decontaminating the lake, the current contamination from the abandoned plant, building the health care infrastructure, and the health care se

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. Minister O'Regan, thank you for your presentation, especially the parts in French. In your presentation, for 2018-19, $29.4 million was provided to ensure that infrastructure investments reach local communities through the gas tax fund. Can you explain

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Okay. Yesterday, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released its report after over two years of work. Could you share your opinion on the content and conclusions of the report?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you. Can you share what the families told you about the significance of this inquiry and the opportunity it gave them to tell their stories?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you. How do these investments build on the measures already taken by the government as part of the whole-of-government approach that you're talking about?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  My constituents want to be better informed of the government's ongoing progress in taking these essential steps towards reconciliation. The government is monitoring the progress in the implementation of the calls to action. Can you tell us more about this?