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Minutes of Proceedings

44th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 117
Monday, September 16, 2024, 3:37 p.m. to 5:50 p.m.
Televised
Presiding
Patrick Weiler (Liberal)

• Charlie Angus for Lori Idlout (NDP)
• Jenica Atwin for Marcus Powlowski (Liberal)
• Chris Bittle for Jaime Battiste (Liberal)
• Ron Liepert for Eric Melillo (Conservative)
• Francesco Sorbara for Ben Carr (Liberal)
Library of Parliament
• Brittany Collier, Analyst
• Caitlin Gropp, Analyst
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee commenced its study of the passing of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick.

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.

Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat
• John G. Paul, Executive Director
Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations
• David Pratt, First Vice-Chief
First Nations Advisory Committee on Safe Drinking Water
• John Brown, Executive Director
• Emily Whetung-MacInnes, Chief Emerita
Pursuant to the order of reference of Wednesday, June 5, 2024, the committee resumed consideration of Bill C-61, An Act respecting water, source water, drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nation lands.

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.

Motion

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.

Amendment

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.

The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

At 5:50 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Cédric Taquet
Clerk of the committee