Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Good morning, Minister Bennett. Thank you for your presentation. The work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has opened the eyes of many Canadians to the terrible realities of Indian residential schools. I'm proud that our government is firmly committed to implementing

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. I want to thank all our witnesses for their testimony. My questions will be in French, naturally. My first question is for Mayor Gruben. The main element of Bill C-88 repeals the provisions of Bill C-15 that deal with restructuring the boards and aims

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  The repeal of the unconstitutional provisions on the board restructuring is the main aspect of Bill C-88. However, the bill makes other changes to the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act. These changes reflect some of the provisions of the previous government's Bill C-15,

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It seems like passing this bill would resolve the ongoing disputes over the Mackenzie Valley resource management boards. Do you think that this would provide companies with greater legal security, in terms of the process for their development proposals?

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

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Bill C-88 contains other regulatory improvements that were originally part of Bill C-15. These improvements never came into force, due to a court injunction. I gather that, as you mentioned in your speech, these improvements are broadly supported by Northwest Territories resident

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I'll leave it to the next questioner.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. Minister, thank you for your testimony and for your work on this bill. The opposition claims that the existing regulatory system is complex, costly, unpredictable and time-consuming and that merging the boards is essential for resolving these issues. Bu

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  What I'm hearing is that you believe the four-board structure supports an effective regulatory system. Could you also briefly tell us about co-management of resource development, the unique system that is so important in the North?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you. My next question is for National Chief Bellegarde. Some witnesses have shared their opinion that it is difficult to understand this bill in terms of jurisdiction. In your opinion, are there ways to clarify it?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you. I'll leave it to Monsieur Ouellette.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. My thanks to the witnesses for their testimony. My questions are for Ms. Turpel-Lafond. Questions were raised last week about the fact that Bill C-92 is binding on the provinces and that there could be a court challenge. Do you think this argument is we

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you. In Parents Naturels v. Superintendent of Child Welfare et al. in 1976, Justice Martland recognized that provincial adoption laws applied to indigenous children, unless Parliament had legislated in a way that would prevent their application. Do you think this also appl

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you. My next question is for Ms. Whitecloud. This bill proposes a new approach in many respects, its wording being one of the most significant. Could you tell us what you think about the co-development process for this bill? Have you been consulted?