INAN Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
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Bloc Québécois
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Martin Reiher, Julia Redmond, Michael Schintz and Blake McLaughlin answered questions.
The committee commenced its clause-by-clause study of the Bill.
Pursuant to Standing Order 75(1), consideration of Clause 1 (short title) and of the Preamble was postponed.
The Chair called Clause 2.
By unanimous consent, Clause 2 was allowed to stand.
On new Clause 2.1,
Arnold Viersen moved, — That Bill C-53 be amended by adding after line 32 on page 2 the following new clause:“2.1 For greater certainty, nothing in this Act is to be construed as abrogating or derogating from the right to self-determination of the Métis peoples, which includes the inherent right of self-government.”
Debate arose thereon.
At 4:45 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 4:55 p.m., the sitting resumed.
Jamie Schmale moved, — That the amendment be amended by replacing, in the English version, the word “peoples” with the word “individuals”.
Debate arose thereon.
At 5:31 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.