Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band  Mr. Speaker, together with the parliamentary secretary for aboriginal affairs, I look forward to contributing to the debate. An important issue needs to be understood properly. The record needs to be set straight. The members for Winnipeg North and Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee   ever get the chance to read the memos and memorandums between the first minister of Indian affairs and Sir John A. Macdonald and those who brought all of us together. It was never meant to sustain us. At the time, the Indian Act was generated until they could deal with the Indian

Business of Supply   inventions and technologies will be in the future. As one of Canada's Nobel laureates, John Polanyi, wrote, “We have struggled for a long time to come to terms with the fact that our universities serve the public interest best when free of government interference in academic affairs

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you. I used to be a director with HRSDC in the aboriginal skills and development portfolio. You probably know that this government, through HRSDC, has a suite of different programs and training initiatives both in the north and also across Canada. In a general sense, the

Foreign Affairs committee   of the northern policy and science integration branch with the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. Welcome, Danielle. We have John Kozij, who is the director of the strategic policy and integration directorate, also with the Department of Indian Affairs. Welcome to you

Aboriginal Affairs  Mr. Speaker, first nation members have asked for greater accountability and transparency for public funds. Our government has responded to these calls with the first nations financial transparency act. It would provide community members with the tools they need to hold their band

Aboriginal Affairs  Mr. Speaker, our government must ensure that programs and services for aboriginal peoples are fiscally sustainable. We continue to work in partnership to enhance the economic opportunities for Métis and non-status Indians. Given that the federal court decision raises complex

Aboriginal Affairs  Mr. Speaker, we are taking serious action to ensure that first nations students have access to a quality education, just like every other student in Canada. That is why we have launched intensive consultations on the development of a first nations education act. We want to have

Aboriginal Affairs  Mr. Speaker, we are taking action to ensure that first nations students have access to a quality education just like every other student in Canada. Under our government, we have seen a steady increase in graduation rates for first nations. We have built over 30 new schools and re

Business of Supply   of improvement. Last year, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada reported that between 2001 and 2006 there was little or no progress in the well-being of First Nations communities. In a wealthy country like Canada, this gap is simply unacceptable. My colleagues on the other side were saying

Aboriginal Affairs  Mr. Speaker, our government is focused on working in partnership with our aboriginal partners to create jobs and growth for all Canadians, including first nations.

Aboriginal Affairs  Mr. Speaker, as we have said from the very beginning, we are absolutely committed to honouring our obligations under the Indian residential schools settlement agreement. The Government of Canada recognizes that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is an important part

Aboriginal Affairs  Mr. Speaker, like economic action plan 2012, budget 2013 will focus on jobs and economic opportunity for all Canadians, including first nations. The protection of aboriginal treaty rights and consultation with aboriginals are recognized in our Constitution and statutes. We have

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I would like to compliment the member opposite for his speech, which was obviously done without notes and was obviously from the heart. Last evening I spent some time in the company of Chief Kirby Whiteduck from the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation, who told

Business of Supply   as the Gwich'in and Sahtu land claims agreements, and respond to calls for measures to streamline and improve regulatory processes in the north. The bill is currently being studied by the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. Amendments to the land designation