Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. I thank the witnesses for their presentations. My first question is for the Assistant Auditor General. As part of your auditing method, you visited and interviewed seven first nations communities in two regions.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I have only one minute and 34 seconds, so I'll leave it for the next round if you don't mind.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Transportation, energy and telecommunications are three types of infrastructure that are particularly important in the north, so these kinds of infrastructure investments could stimulate economic development. Iqaluit has limited funding, so how should the federal government prio

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. I'd like to thank the witnesses for their wonderful presentations. I'll be asking my questions in French. I was in Nunavut 30 years ago, in 1986 and 1988. I taught for two years in Kuujjuaq and Akulivik, so I know a bit about the subject matter. My que

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  No, no.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Most residents of Canada's Arctic communities are under the age of 30. What impact does the relatively young population of the Arctic have on the current and future infrastructure needs?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  The same report indicates that per capita funding means that territories receive less infrastructure funding than provinces, as they are less populated. How much does the per capita funding model contribute to the lack of infrastructure in the north? In what way does this system

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. I thank the witnesses for their excellent testimony. My questions are for Ms. Broomfield Letemplier. In your 2016-2017 annual report, you talk about the aboriginal labour force being underrepresented in a number of areas. Is the situation improving? Wha

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Apart from building facilities on reserves, what measures could facilitate access to long-term care for members of your community?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you. I have a question for the people on the video, but in French. Is that okay?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  My next question is for Mr. Lowell Yellow Horn and Mr. Troy Knowlton. Your community has an elders' group called the Peigan Crowlodge Elder Society, which provides various programs and activities for the mental and social well-being of seniors in the Piikani nation. Can you tel

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you for your testimony. My first questions are for Chief Garnet Woodhouse and Ms. Gwen Traverse. In a report of findings and recommendations, entitled “Honouring Jordan's Principle”, you compiled the challenges related to services for children in

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Do I still have a little bit of time?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Very good. Thank you for your answers, Grand Chief. I will now turn to Julie Harvey. In light of discussions and considering the particularities of your community, what would be your recommendations to ensure the provision of quality long-term care on reserve? What could the g

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It is refreshing to see that you can speak English and French just as well. According to the Department of Indigenous Services, $19.5 million will be going to palliative care over five years. How much improvement could the announced funds make to long-term care services in your