Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I will let my colleague ask the next question.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Madam Chair, I will be sharing my time with my colleague Mr. Vandal. My first question is for Mr. Chartrand. In her testimony last week, Melanie Omeniho, President of the Women of the Métis Nation, told us that jurisdictional issues meant that Métis children fell through the c

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you for your testimony. My first question is for Ms. Casimer and Grand Chief John. In the initial stages of the bill, you mentioned in a news release how important are the smooth transition and implementation of the proposed legislation. How do you see this transition no

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Ms. Casimer, when this bill was introduced, you said that it was probably one of the most significant pieces of legislation for indigenous peoples in a generation, because it will improve the situation of indigenous children and youth by focusing on strengthening families and kee

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  One final question. During his testimony, Minister O'Regan indicated that approximately 65 meetings were held with representatives from indigenous communities. Did you directly or indirectly take part in those consultations? What can you tell us about the consultation process?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  My next questions are for Mr. Awashish and Ms. Fournier. In previous meetings, we heard some criticism regarding the bill, because it doesn't touch upon funding. Should the bill deal with funding or should it be based on indigenous communities' needs, and should funding decision

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Obviously, by passing this bill we wish to ensure its successful implementation in the years to come. In order to do so, it will be important to have the necessary means to collect data to be able to measure that success. How can we better support our communities in order to col

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  You're doing well.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Sixteen of the forty communities that you represent have adopted the Anishinabek Nation Child Well-Being Law. Can you tell us how Bill C-92 will affect these communities?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I'll ask my question again in French.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Sixteen of the forty communities that you represent have adopted the Anishinabek Nation Child Well-Being Law. Can you tell us how Bill C-92 will affect these communities?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Hello, everybody. I want to thank the witnesses for their presentations. My first questions are for Ms. Hughes and Ms. Dubois. In his presentation to this committee, Minister O'Regan made it clear that the families of Indigenous children, particularly in Saskatchewan, should b