INAN Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
Bloc Québécois
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The witness made a statement and answered questions.
Jaime Battiste moved, — That, given the recent reports of tragic deaths of Indigenous Canadians in incidents with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP); and the urgent emergency debate that took place on Monday, September 16, 2024, the committee immediately following the conclusion of legislation at INAN move to begin work on the Indigenous policing study, as tabled on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
Debate arose thereon.
Eric Melillo moved, — That the motion be amended by adding, after the words “April 11, 2024.”, the following: “That the committee also request the Parliamentary Budget Officer prepare research and comparative analysis of policing provided through the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program and non-Indigenous police services, beginning at least as early as 2015-16 to 2023-24, and future years as data availability permits. Factors to compare are to include but not be limited to funding for facilities, equipment, personnel, compensation and employee benefits, culturally responsive and specialized services, training, and oversight and accountability mechanisms. That this research and comparative analysis be submitted to the committee within 60 days.”.
Debate arose thereon.
Lori Idlout moved, — That the committee do now adjourn.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Jaime Battiste, Francis Drouin, Anna Gainey, Brendan Hanley, Lori Idlout, Michael V. McLeod, Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné — 7;
NAYS: Eric Melillo, Martin Shields, Bob Zimmer — 3.
At 10:28 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.