Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  We're out of time.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you very much. First of all, I thank all three delegations for your presentations. It's great to see you, Josh. It's always nice to see another Manitoba Métis here in Ottawa. You're doing a great job. My question is for Pamela Palmater. We've been working on this for a w

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  One year has expired.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I don't have a lot of time, Pam.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  That's not accurate, because subclause 22(1) has precisely the same wording, only the laws of the indigenous group or people will trump federal law, as well. We're not talking about the same thing here.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you for your passionate presentation, Mrs. Michel. You mentioned key points that concern you, for instance, regarding funding and the Jordan principle. I believe you had a third one. Can you talk about that again?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Can you explain the similarities and differences for someone who lives within a community and someone who doesn't?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Okay, thank you. Greg, you mentioned a couple of programs that Métis Child, Family and Community Services runs that really are not.... Could you explain more on the dilemma you're in?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Sure. I have another question for Billie. You made the comment that the Province of Manitoba did devolve child and family services, I think in the early turn of the century. Yet you say they've never fully devolved. The whole point of that devolution was to better serve childre

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you very much. First of all, thank you to all three presenters. I appreciate the time you've taken. I only have seven minutes, so if I cut you off, don't be offended. It's because I want to get to another question. I'm going to start with Clément Chartier. Mr. Chartie

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  In the traditional territory of the Métis nation which is parts of Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, B.C., those territories were engaged and know about the legislation.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I also appreciate the fact that you mentioned that this is the beginning process. The engagement needs to continue. From our perspective, we're committed to that co-development process as this unfolds. Billie Schibler, welcome. Obviously, you've read this bill.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  The whole crux of the bill is to put more focus on prevention and less on the removal of children. Is it possible to redirect dollars that are being used for the removal of children toward prevention, without compromising that role of child protection and making sure kids are not

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I believe all three of you—Ms. Cox, Chief Prosper and Paul Morris—have identified funding as an issue. The rationale, what we're hearing from the department, is that we are trying to essentially redesign the child welfare system and that to identify funding right now would perhap