INAN Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
Conservative
Bloc Québécois
NDP
On motion of Ben Carr, it was agreed, — That, in light of the sudden passing of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick on September 6, 2024, the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs offer its deepest condolences to her family, friends and community. The committee acknowledges her tireless efforts and leadership, particularly her advocacy for missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, and pledges to honour her dedication to improving the lives of First Nations people through its ongoing work.
Furthermore, that the committee report this to the House.
The witnesses made statements and answered questions.
At 4:41 p.m., the meeting was suspended.
At 4:56 p.m., the meeting resumed.
At 4:56 p.m., the meeting was suspended.
At 4:57 p.m., the meeting resumed.
Questioning of the witnesses resumed.
Jamie Schmale moved, — That the committee invite the Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, the Minister of Northern Affairs Canada and the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations to appear individually before the committee for no less than two hours each, within 14 days of the adoption of this motion, in relation to their priorities for the return of Parliament and their mandate.
Debate arose thereon.
Sébastien Lemire moved, — That the motion be amended by replacing the words “individually before the committee” with the words “before the committee for one meeting”.
Debate arose thereon.
The question was put on the amendment of Sébastien Lemire and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Jenica Atwin, Jaime Battiste, Ben Carr, Lori Idlout, Sébastien Lemire, Ron Liepert, Michael V. McLeod, Francis Scarpaleggia, Jamie Schmale, Martin Shields, Bob Zimmer — 11;
NAYS: — 0.
The question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Jenica Atwin, Jaime Battiste, Ben Carr, Lori Idlout, Sébastien Lemire, Ron Liepert, Michael V. McLeod, Francis Scarpaleggia, Jamie Schmale, Martin Shields, Bob Zimmer — 11;
NAYS: — 0.
The motion, as amended, read as follows:
That the committee invite the Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, the Minister of Northern Affairs Canada, and the Minister of Crown Indigenous-Relations to appear before the committee for one meeting for no less than two hours, within 14 days of the adoption of this motion, in relation to their priorities for the return of parliament and their mandate.
At 5:20 p.m., the meeting was suspended.
At 5:41 p.m., the meeting resumed in camera.
At 5:50 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.