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Justice committee I'd just like to hark back to the results of the study we performed at the University of Saskatchewan that spoke primarily to jurisdictional issues. There were concerns raised about case delays and how processes, which have slowed since COVID, have had the effect of deferring the
April 29th, 2021Committee meeting
Drew Lafond
Justice committee Sure, I can chime in on this one. On Bill C-22, again, we've had a lot to say to the minister's office on this point specifically. Our written correspondence outlines that while we're pleased to see some changes that reflect some of the calls to action—specifically, call to acti
April 29th, 2021Committee meeting
Drew Lafond
Justice committee Falling short of calling COVID a blessing, I think it's been catastrophic for a lot of the indigenous communities. The results have been horrific for our populations. Mortality has increased and access to health services has been extraordinarily frustrating and slow. In terms of
April 29th, 2021Committee meeting
Drew Lafond
Justice committee The Indigenous Bar Association would be happy to table the report with the committee when it becomes available. We're currently working with the University of Saskatchewan to get all of our ethics approvals in place and to finalize the drafts. The report itself is subject to a SS
April 29th, 2021Committee meeting
Drew Lafond
Justice committee Thank you for the invitation and apologies for the delays, everybody. Thank you kindly for your patience. [Witness spoke in indigenous language] [English] My name is Drew Lafond. I'm here as the president of the Indigenous Bar Association in Canada. Serving as president, I'm i
April 29th, 2021Committee meeting
Drew Lafond
Justice committee Good morning, can you hear me now?
April 29th, 2021Committee meeting
Drew Lafond
Justice committee Okay, absolutely, I'll work on that. Thank you for the invitation today. [Witness spoke in indigenous language] [English] My name is Drew Lafond, and I'm here on behalf of the Indigenous Bar Association. I'm serving currently as the president in my second year of a two-year t
April 29th, 2021Committee meeting
Drew Lafond