Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  With regard to the first step, we've been having discussions with the federal government now for a number of years. I first introduced the concept to Minister Bennett in 2016. We've done a considerable amount of work. We have a panel of experts right across the country. What we

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Yes. One thing we've been advocating right across the country is.... Firstly, I want to say that I believe in the integrity of the federal and provincial tax systems. What has to happen is that there has to be an orderly vacating of tax room so that first nations would be able to

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Yes. I think one of the most important things is that one of the casualties of COVID-19 is the inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women. I think it has laid out a number of recommendations that should be followed up by the federal government. It has also underlined the

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It's there now.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Unfortunately, I'm still not getting the translation.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  For language, I have the original audio, English and French. I've clicked on the English.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Yes, I can.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  One thing we've been advocating for is greater access to the markets. We accomplished that somewhat through the First Nations Finance Authority, but we also need access to all of the banking institutions and the same kinds of credit that other Canadians have taken for granted.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Yes, I do. I didn't get the translation from French to English, but I understand that we're talking about credit. This is what my ancestors talked about in 1910: We stand for the obtaining of a permanent and secure Title (to be acknowledged by the government as such) of our

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Well, we don't know. We've done our work. We've been waiting patiently for a response. There's been a lot of concern expressed to us from a lot of first nations right across the country. As you know, Jamie, tax money goes to help provide for public health services. It offsets ex

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  In a nutshell, I believe we need increased fiscal powers. Right now we're completely dependent on the federal government. Ninety per cent of all of the revenues come from the federal government and that has to ultimately change if we're to be able to look after ourselves. That's

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Good morning. My name is Manny Jules, chief commissioner of the First Nations Tax Commission, one of three institutions created by the First Nations Fiscal Management Act. I was also chief of the Kamloops Indian Band in British Columbia from 1984 to 2000.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Yes.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Fees and permits, and grants in lieu, so those formerly weren't part of the eligibility criteria.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Exactly.