Appearance before Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs on the 2021-22 Supplementary Estimates (C) and 2022-23 Main Estimates (March 25, 2022)

The Honourable Marc Miller Minister, Daniel Quan-Watson, Deputy Minister

Table of contents

Overview

2021-22 Supplementary Estimates (C)

2022-23 Main Estimates

Biographies

Overview

Appearance before the
Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs

SCENARIO NOTE

LOGISTICS

Date: Friday, March 25, 2022
Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location:Room 415, Wellington Building, 197 Sparks Street Videoconference (Zoom) (hybrid proceedings)
Subject: 2021-22 Supplementary Estimates (C) and 2022-23 Main Estimates

Panel #1 (1 p.m. to 2 p.m.)

Indigenous Services Canada

  1. The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister (appearing in person)
  2. Christiane Fox, Deputy Minister (TBC)
  3. Philippe Thompson, Chief Finances, Results and Delivery Officer (appearing in person)
  4. Joanne Wilkinson, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations
  5. Patrick Boucher, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch
  6. Chris Rainer, Director General, Evaluation and Policy Redesign Branch

Panel #2 (2 p.m. to 3 p.m.)

Crown-Indigenous Relations

  1. The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister (appearing virtually)
  2. Daniel Quan-Watson, Deputy Minister (TBC)
  3. Darlene Bess, Chief Finances, Results, and Delivery Officer
  4. Martin Reiher, Assistant Deputy Minister, Resolutions and Partnerships
  5. Mary-Luisa Kapelus, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy and Strategic Direction

Northern Affairs

  1. The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs (appearing in person)
  2. Paula Isaak, Associate Deputy Minister, Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs
  3. Wayne Walsh, Director General, Northern Strategic Policy

Context

INAN agreed to the following motion on March 1, 2022:

That the Minister of Indigenous Services, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and the Minister of Northern Affairs appear pursuant to Standing Order 81 to provide testimony on the Supplementary Estimates (C), 2021-22 and the Main Estimates 2022-23 on Friday, March 25, 2022.

Background

The Committee has been studying the Effects of Housing Shortage on Indigenous Peoples in Canada since March 4, 2022. Minister Miller and Minister Hajdu appeared on March 4, 2022.

MPs asked Minister Hajdu about tuberculosis, the Departmental Plan, and whether adequate accounting for population growth is factored into the Estimates. MPs asked Minister Miller about housing in Nunavut, seniors, and whether First Nations should govern and mange their own land interests.

In terms of questions raised for other witnesses, MPs asked about the effects of the housing shortage on Indigenous people, additions to land, slow delivery of funding to Inuit communities, and the role of the Inuit-Crown Partnership in measuring progress.

Before this study, INAN studied the Barriers to Indigenous Economic Development, which it launched on February 4, 2022. The ISC and Northern Affairs Ministers appeared with officials on February 11, 2022.The key issues that were raised during this study relate to the inaccessibility to funding for Indigenous communities, (leading to a lack of stable revenue); education; inaccessibility to energy and transportation infrastructure; and, housing disparities.

Membership

MP Gary Vidal (CPC), critic for Crown-Indigenous Relations, has spoken about the lack of funding allocated to Indigenous communities in the Prairies, as well as the need for better housing. He has also recently criticized the Government for allegedly "[marginalizing] Indigenous people by continuing to disparage the unvaccinated." (Hansard, February 10, 2022)

MP Jaime Schmale (CPC) has expressed interest in Indigenous Services Canada's Departmental Plan. In particular, at an INAN meeting on February 11, 2022, he wanted to know how many businesses were created and when will the Government have a mandate in place so Indigenous businesses can thrive.

MP Shannon Stubbs (CPC), who has nine First Nation and Metis communities in her riding, has raised the importance of building long-term sustainable relationships with Indigenous people. (February 15, 2022) At INAN on February 11, she spoke about the challenges Indigenous people face in improving their economies. "I am seized with many of the challenges that you've talked about. These are, primarily, access to capital, capacity building in communities so that they can effectively participate in the regulatory process, and the necessity for the Crown to meet their obligations for two-way dynamic consultation with Indigenous communities rather than just checking it off on a list."

MP Lori Idlout (NDP), the critic of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, will likely focus her questions on the economy in Nunavut. Recently in the House of Commons, she indicated that people in Nunavut are struggling, and are faced with unemployment, poverty and a food insecurity. "Roughly four in 10 residents of Nunavut are on social assistance, the highest proportion in the country. Basic needs like heating and electricity are even more expensive because almost all of Nunavut's electricity is generated from diesel fuel." (Hansard, February 15, 2022) Earlier this month on Twitter, she indicated that more investments should be made in housing. "Feds know that more than 3,000 (homes) are need to relieve the overcrowded housing situation. These numbers are very minor to meeting the actual need." Last November on Twitter, she said the Throne speech was silent on housing for Indigenous people. "It was weak on commitments to addressing water issues. Basic needs are not in the forefront of the minds of the government. Just more pretty words." (Twitter, November 23, 2021)

MP Marilène Gill (BQ), critic of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, has posed questions at INAN in previous years about Indigenous rights, food security in the North, and the lack of progress in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action. More recently, she asked the Minister of Indigenous Services at INAN about inequalities between First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities. (Hansard, February 11, 2022) On Twitter last December, she remarked that Government investments in housing for Indigenous people are lacking.

MP Michael V. Mcleod (LIB) will likely ask questions that pertain to communities in his riding in the Northwest Territories. He has indicated the importance of improving infrastructure. "Earlier today I met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss some of the priorities of NWTers, including Indigenous rights and closing the infrastructure gap." (Twitter, December 15, 2021) He was also involved in an announcement on February 3, 2022, on the $3.2 million to help create 14 units of transitional homes in Hay River for women and children fleeing violence.

MP Patrick Weiler (LIB)'s key interests are tourism, labour, housing and affordability. He has indicated that he was "proud" when the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People received Royal Assent on June 21, 2021. (Pique News Magazine, August 27, 2021). Last fall, he acknowledged the role all Canadians should play in addressing the legacy of residential schools and reconciliation. "Part of reconciliation is about building an understanding  &  repairing relationships to move towards healing" (Twitter, September 30, 2021)

MP Marcus Powlowski (LIB) has recently spoken about the need for more mental health resources for Indigenous people. "Although our Government has done a lot to address addictions, mental health and the opioid crisis, I do not think we have been as successful as we would like to be." (Hansard, February 8, 2022)

MP Jaime Battiste (LIB), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, highlighted the importance of advancing self-determination and economic development for Indigenous people through additions to reserve. "Additions to reserve play a significant role in returning land to Indigenous communities, fulfilling legal obligations, improving relationships with Indigenous communities, and fostering economic opportunities." (January 31, 2022)

Meeting Proceedings

The meeting is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on March 25, 2022 and will be held via the web platform Zoom. The Minister of Indigenous Services Canada is appearing in person during the first hour. During the second hour, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations will appear virtually, and the Minister of Northern Affairs will appear in person.

Witnesses who are appearing virtually will be asked to connect to the meeting at 12:30 p.m. The Zoom link will be sent directly from the House of Commons to the witnesses.

The Chair will call the meeting to order and provide instructions for the meeting proceedings. He will then introduce the witnesses and invite the Ministers deliver their opening remarks. It is recommended that all speakers speak slowly and at an appropriate level to ensure they are heard by the interpreters. All witnesses are asked to mute their microphones unless they are speaking.

While simultaneous translation will be available, witnesses are asked to respond to questions in either English or French, but to limit switching back and forth between languages as this often creates technology/interpretation challenges. It is recommended that the speeches are made in one official language.

Following the opening remarks, there will be rounds of questions from Committee members (as listed below).

1. Committee members will pose their questions in the following order:

  • First round (6 minutes for each Party)
    • Conservative Party of Canada
    • Liberal Party of Canada
    • Bloc Québécois
    • New Democratic Party of Canada
  • Second round
    • Conservative Party of Canada (5 minutes)
    • Liberal Party of Canada (5 minutes)
    • Bloc Québécois (2.5 minutes)
    • New Democratic Party of Canada (2.5 minutes)
    • Conservative Party of Canada (5 minutes)
    • Liberal Party of Canada (5 minutes)

The meeting can be watched via parlvu, however there may be an up to 70-second delay with the field. A real time audio line will be shared if one is provided for this meeting.

Opening Remarks

Hello, Bonjour, Kwe, Unnusakut,

I would like to begin by acknowledging that we come together on the unceded territory of the Algonquin, Anishinaabeg people.

I am appearing at the INAN Committee today to explain the 2021-22 Supplementary Estimates (C) and the 2022-23 Main Estimates for Crown- Indigenous Relations Canada.

Joining me today are:

  • Daniel Quan-Watson, Deputy Minister
  • Darlene Bess, Chief Finances, Results, and Delivery Officer
  • Martin Reiher, Assistant Deputy Minister, Resolutions and Partnerships
  • Mary-Luisa Kapelus, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy and Strategic Direction

As we look to close out 2021-22, these Supplementary Estimates reflect a net increase of $317.9 million, which includes $186.6 million in new funding.

This new funding will allow us to deliver on key departmental priorities. For example, essential to supporting reconciliation at a fundamental level is $42.2 million in funding for the continued implementation of the Residential Schools Missing Children – Community Support Funding.

This initiative is key to addressing the ongoing legacy of Colonialism and the impacts the residential school system. It supports Survivors, families, and communities as they continue to look for Indigenous children who never returned home, and also provides support so that they might commemorate, mourn and heal in the ways they choose.

In addition, the Supplementary Estimates also include $51.1 million for the Métis Nation Housing Strategy. As you are aware from the ongoing housing study, safe, adequateand affordable housing provides the foundation for individuals and families to achieve better health and socio-economic outcomes.

As we look towards the new fiscal year, the Department's 2022-23 Main Estimates will be approximately $5.8 billion. The Main Estimates reflect a net increase of $1.1 billion compared to last year's Estimates.

We continue to work with Indigenous partners to fully implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action.

Part of that work includes the National Action Plan and Federal Pathway to end the national tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two Spirit and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. These measures are supported by $108.8 million in the department's Main Estimates.

These investments will support new shelters, and increase the capacity of Indigenous women's organizations to provide services, and support new models of community safety.

Finally, I want to end by saying a few words about land claims. The amount identified for resolution of specific claims is just over $2.3 billion in the Estimates.

Resolving land claims, additions to reserve and treaty settlement agreements are key in rebuilding trust with Indigenous communities. Recognizing land rights is a top priority for our Government.

We can't rebuild trust, we can't talk about self-determination, and we can't advance reconciliation without addressing the land issue - because land-related issues are one of the main causes of socio-economic inequalities among First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

I appreciate the opportunity to explain the Department's spending forecast to you today. I look forward to answering any questions you may have.

Meegwetch. Qujannamiik [Koo-ya-na-meek]. Marci. Thank you. Merci.

Supplementary Estimates

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2021-22 Supplementary Estimates (C)
Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs
Organization Summary
  Main Estimates 2021-22 2021-22 Supplementary Estimates (A) 2021-22 Allotment Adjustments including TBVote 5*; OBCF and CBCF** 2021-22 Supplementary Estimates (B) 2021-22 Other Allotment Adjustments Authorities to date These Supplementary Estimates Transfers These Supplementary Estimates - Adjustments Total These Supplementary Estimates Proposed Authorities to Date
Budgetary Voted
1c Operating expenditures 5a Capital expenditures 1,634,265,848 866,122,846 17,450,820 225,576,139 1,492,243 2,744,907,896 (9,406,849) 74,940,260 65,533,411 2,810,441,307
5a Capital expenditures 268,287 1,553,000 123,129 1,944,416 1,944,416
10c Grants and contributions 3,032,868,793 128,740,236 65,329,732 807,305,778 (57,329,732) 3,976,914,807 52,380,361 199,506,629 251,886,990 4,228,801,797
25a Debt Forgiveness - 515,307 515,307 515,307
Total Voted 4,667,402,928 996,931,389 82,903,681 1,032,881,917 (55,837,489) 6,724,282,426 42,973,512 274,446,889 317,420,401 7,041,702,827
Total Statutory 29,229,903 4,788 912,785 1,892,867 32,040,343 501,139 501,139 32,541,482
Total Budgetary Expenditures 4,696,632,831 996,936,177 83,816,466 1,034,774,784 (55,837,489) 6,756,322,769 42,973,512 274,948,028 317,921,540 7,074,244,309
Non-Budgetary Voted
L15 Loans to Indigenous claimants 25,903,000 25,903,000 25,903,000
Total Non-Budgetary Expenditures 25,903,000 25,903,000 25,903,000
Grand Total: Budgetary and Non- Budgetary 4,722,535,831 996,936,177 83,816,466 1,034,774,784 (55,837,489) 6,782,225,769 42,973,512 274,948,028 317,921,540 7,100,147,309

* TB Vote5 : funding received from Treasury Board Vote 5 - Government Contingencies
**OBCF : Operating Budget Carry-Forward; CBCF : Capital Budget Carry-Forward

  • The 2021-22 Supplementary Estimates (C) reflects a net increase of $317.9 million, which includes $186.6 million in new funding, $88.4 million of reprofiled funding and $42.9 million of net transfers with other government departments.
  • The total budgetary authorities for 2021-22 will be $7.1 billion.

Explanation of the Key Items Included in Supplementary Estimates (C)

The net increase of $317.9 million is comprised of:

  • $65.5 million in Vote 1 Operating expenditures:

    Key initiatives include:

    • Funding for a litigation settlement $45M;
    • Reprofiled funding for the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement $23.4M;
    • Reprofiled funding for Federal Indian Day Schools Settlement Agreement (McLean) $1.7M;
    • Funding for the implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action 74 to 76: Missing Children and Burial Information $1.2M;
    • Funding to Implement Canada's New Marine Conservation Targets $1.1M; and
    • Transfers with other government organizations $-9.4M.
  • $251.9 million in Vote 10 Grants and contributions:

    Key initiatives include

    • Funding for Métis Nation Housing Strategy $51.1M;
    • Funding for the continued implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action 74 to 76: Missing Children and Burial Information $40.9M;
    • Funding to the Qikiqtani Inuit Association to continue implementation of recommendations of the Qikiqtani Truth Commission's final report $25.8M;
    • Funding to implement Wabaseemoong Independent Nations to exercise jurisdiction over its child and family services through its Wabaseemoong Independent Nations Customary Care Code $16.3M;
    • Funding to Advance Reconciliation with the Innu of Labrador – Incremental Treaty Agreements (ITAs) on Fisheries and Parks $13.6M;
    • Funding to support the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UN Declaration Act) $11.6M
    • Funding to support engagement with Indigenous peoples through Indigenous Representative Organizations (Budget 2021) $9.9M; and
    • Transfers with other government organizations $52.4M
  • $0.5 million in Statutory for employee benefits
Explanation of Requirements 2021-22 – By Vote and Key Initiatives
Key Initiatives (in dollars) Personnel Other Operating Costs Vote 1c Operating Grants Contributions Vote 10c Grants and Contributions Voted Total Total Statutory Total
Voted Appropriations
Funding for Métis Nation Housing Strategy 51,100,000 51,100,000 51,100,000 51,100,000
Funding for litigation settlement 45,000,000 45,000,000 45,000,000 45,000,000
Funding for the implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action 74 to 76: Missing Children and Burial Information. 343,521 892,768 1,236,289 40,919,219 40,919,219 42,155,508 92,752 42,248,260
Funding to the Qikiqtani Inuit Association to continue implementation of recommendations of the Qikiqtani Truth Commission's final report 25,000,000 750,000 25,750,000 25,750,000 25,750,000
Funding for the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement 844,738 22,605,968 23,450,706 23,450,706 23,450,706
Funding to implement Wabaseemoong Independent Nations to exercise jurisdiction over its child and family services through its Wabaseemoong Independent Nations Customary Care Code. 16,348,911 16,348,911 16,348,911 16,348,911
Funding to Advance Reconciliation with the Innu of Labrador – Incremental Treaty Agreements (ITAs) on Fisheries and Parks. 38,601 5,867 44,468 13,156,697 496,790 13,653,487 13,697,955 10,422 13,708,377
Funding to support the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UN Declaration Act) 579,935 275,864 855,799 11,600,000 11,600,000 12,455,799 156,583 12,612,382
Funding for continued support to engagement with Indigenous peoples through Indigenous representative organizations (Budget 2021) 33,845 6,776 40,621 9,944,487 9,944,487 9,985,108 9,138 9,994,246
Funding for the Northern Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program 1 7,497,332 7,497,332 7,497,332 7,497,332
Funding to the Government of the Northwest Territories to support the Transition of Aurora College to a polytechnic university (Budget 2021) 1 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000
Funding to Implement Canada's New Marine Conservation Targets 1 472,125 658,222 1,130,347 3,000,000 3,000,000 4,130,347 127,474 4,257,821
Funding to support the government's commitment to meaningful engagement and consultation with Indigenous peoples 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000
Funding for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) 2,857,526 2,857,526 2,857,526 2,857,526
Funding to support engagement with Indigenous peoples through Indigenous Representative Organizations
Funding for the Federal Indian Day Schools Settlement 2,764,851 2,764,851 2,764,851 2,764,851
Funding for the Federal Indian Day Schools Settlement 1,684,437 1,684,437 1,684,437 1,684,437
Funding to respond to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls' Final Report: Reclaiming Power and Place 1,494,125 1,494,125 1,494,125 1,494,125
Funding for the collaborative self-government fiscal policy 1,294,187 1,294,187 1,294,187 1,294,187
Funding to Advance Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action Supporting Missing Children and Unmarked Burials 431,676 431,676 825,000 825,000 1,256,676 1,256,676
Funding for the implementation of First Nations Education Jurisdiction in British Columbia 1,189,888 1,189,888 1,189,888 1,189,888
Funding to accelerate the process for additions to Reserve Land (Budget 2021) (horizontal item) 388,037 54,561 442,598 468,000 468,000 910,598 104,770 1,015,368
Funding for Indigenous Peoples space at 100 Wellington Street 298,319 298,319 209,851 209,851 508,170 508,170
Funding for Innovative Solutions Canada 389,765 389,765 389,765 389,765
Funding for Out-of court-settlements. 325,000 325,000 325,000 325,000
Funding for the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000
Total Voted 2,700,802 72,239,458 74,940,260 62,379,448 137,127,181 199,506,629 274,446,889 501,139 274,948,028
Net Transfers (see Annex A) 279,708 (9,686,557) (9,406,849) (150,374,478) 202,754,839 52,380,361 42,973,512 42,973,512
Total Budgetary Expenditures 2,980,510 62,552,901 65,533,411 (87,995,030) 339,882,020 251,886,990 317,420,401 501,139 317,921,540
1 These items are for Northern Affairs

Crown–Indigenous Relations Supplementary Estimates (C) items

Funding for Métis Nation Housing Strategy ($51.1M)
Objective:
  • This new funding is to provide the remaining housing funds to the four Governing Members of the Métis National Council and to the Manitoba Métis Federation. Safe, adequate and affordable housing provides the foundation for individuals and families to achieve better health and socio-economic outcomes.
Outcome:
  • This funding will help address the critical housing needs of the Métis Nation, with a key objective by 2027-28 to reduce the Core Housing Need gap between Métis Nation citizens and non-Indigenous Canadians by 50%.
  • Delivery of the remaining funding will help ensure that the strategy can continue to address the housing needs of Métis citizens.
Status:
  • Budget 2018 announced $500M funding over 10 years for the Métis Nation Housing Strategy (2018-2028) to address a housing crisis faced by Métis Nation citizens. This initiative has led to real, measurable results. Métis are delivering housing services effectively to their citizens, exceeding the targets approved by Treasury Board in 2018.
  • In February 2021, as part of this co-development process, the Cabinet Committee on Reconciliation endorsed the update that was required by Cabinet after Year 3.
  • $141M has been provided to partners for the first three years of the Housing Strategy (2018-2021). The total remaining funds committed is $359M over Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2027-28 (Years 4-10).
Vote 1 - nil
Vote 10 - $51.1M
Funding for litigation settlement ($45M)
Objective:
  • Reprofile of funding for an out-of-court settlement.
Outcome:
  • Advance Canada's overall commitment to reconciliation by paving the way for a more respectful and constructive relationship with Indigenous people.
  • The settlement of litigation underscores how the resolution of past grievances outside the courts is instrumental to advance the Crown-Indigenous relationship and allows the Department to fulfill its commitments at the negotiation tables.
Status:
  • An agreement-in-principle has been achieved for the settlement of a litigation.
  • Due to administrative and judicial constraints, and restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic and related public health measures, the community ratification vote has been delayed.
  • It is expected that the ratification process will be launched in February 2022.
Vote 1 - $45M
Vote 10 - nil
Funding for the Implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action 74 to 76 – Missing Children and Burial Information ($42.2M)
Objective:
  • New funding provided to support Canada's implementation of Calls to Action 74-76 – Missing Children and Burial Information through the Missing Children and Unmarked Burial Sites Community Support funding initiative ($2.2M in 2021-22).
  • This funding will also support Canada's continued implementation of the Residential Schools Missing Children – Community Support initiative ($40M in 2021-22).
Outcome:
  • This funding will support Indigenous partners and communities to develop and implement community-led initiatives seeking to locate, document, and commemorate/memorialize burial sites associated with former Indian residential schools, and to honor the wishes of family members seeking to bring the remains of their children home.
Status:
  • Budget 2019 announced an investment of $33.8M over three years to implement Calls to Action 72-76, which included $27.1M for the implementation of Calls to Action 74-76 ($2.2M in 2021-22).
  • In addition, a July 2021 off-cycle funding decision allocated $83M in contribution funding over three years ($40M in 2021-22; $40M in 2022-23; and $3M in 2023-24) to continue flowing funds on an urgent basis to Indigenous partners and communities developing and implementing initiatives under the Residential Schools Missing Children – Community Support initiative.
Vote 1 - $1.2M
Vote 10 - $40.9M
Statutory - $93k
Funding to the Qikiqtani Inuit Association to continue implementation of recommendations of the Qikiqtani Truth Commission's final report ($25.8M)
Objective:
  • Funding identified in Budget 2021 to be provided to the Qikiqtani Inuit Association for the implementation of the recommendations of the Qikiqtani Truth Commission.
Outcome:
  • This funding will further support the federal response to the Qikiqtani Truth Commission and enable the Qikiqtani Inuit Association to continue implementation of the final report's recommendations and deliver related healing programming to Qikiqtani Inuit.
  • This investment aligns with the evolving fiscal relationship with Indigenous organizations to move towards sufficient, predictable and sustained funding through a self-determined approach. This approach also advances the shared goal of strengthening Inuit-Crown relations and further advancing commitments to renew Inuit- Crown relationships and promote reconciliation.
Status:
  • Of the Budget 2021 funding, $25M in grant funding will augment the initial grant funding investment of $15M for the Saimaqatigiingniq Fund, as well as the $5M contribution funding announced in 2019 to further support the Qikiqtani Inuit Association in the sustained delivery of its healing programming.
  • The remaining Budget 2021 funding of $750K would be delivered to the Qikiqtani Inuit Association as contribution funding through CIRNAC's Consultation and Policy Development authority to help ensure effective program delivery this fiscal year (2021-22).
  • This would bring the total federal investment for the Saimaqatigiingniq Fund to $40M, and the total in contribution funding to $5.75M.
Vote 1 - nil
Vote 10 - $25.8M
Funding for the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement ($23.4M)
Objective:
  • Reprofile of funding for the settlements awarded under the resolution processes (Independent Assessment Process, Alternative Dispute Resolution) and out-of-court settlements.
Outcome:
  • CIRNAC has a responsibility to ensure Canada's legal obligations under the Settlement Agreement are met, the completion of which contributes to achieving a fair, comprehensive, and lasting resolution to the legacy of Indian Residential Schools.
Status:
  • New pressures and emerging directions have resulted in the need to reallocate funding from 2020-2021 to coming years.
  • The reprofiled funds are necessary for Canada to continue to complete the implementation of the Agreement, comply with court orders, respond to ongoing litigation and to complete mandatory program closure activities
Vote 1 - $23.4
Vote 10 - nil
Funding to implement Wabaseemoong Independent Nations to exercise jurisdiction over its child and family services through its Customary Care Code ($16.3M)
Objective:
  • New funding provided to support Wabaseemoong Independent Nations in the implementation of their child and family services law called the Wabaseemoong Independent Nations Customary Care Code which has had force of federal law since January 8, 2021.
Outcome:
  • To ensure Wabaseemoong Independent Nations is supported in the implementation of their child and family services law and to provide services in a timely manner.
Status:
  • The coordination agreement with Wabaseemoong Independent Nations was finalized in the fall of 2021.
  • Wabaseemoong Independent Nations is the second Indigenous community to conclude discussions under s.20 of the Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families.
  • The total amount of funding for this agreement is $310M over 10 fiscal years.
  • The department anticipates that 1-2 more coordination agreements will be reached within this fiscal year as discussions with other Indigenous communities are still under way.
Vote 1 - nil
Vote 10 - $16.3M
Funding to advance reconciliation with the Innu of Labrador – Incremental Treaty Agreements on Fisheries and Parks (horizontal item) ($13.7M)
Objective:
  • New funding provided for implementing the Incremental Treaty Agreements on Fisheries and the Akami-uapishku – KakKasuak - Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve (the Park) with the Labrador Innu.
Outcome:
  • To contribute to creating, building and maintaining relationships that honour modern treaties and self-government agreements while promoting the delivery of programs and services vital to the health and advancement of Indigenous peoples on the path to self-determination;
  • Expand Labrador Innu's access to commercial fisheries through funding to acquire additional fishing access, vessels and gear; and
  • Define roles and responsibilities, including shared stewardship of the Park's natural and cultural heritage for the benefit of the Labrador Innu and all Canadians.
Status:
  • The Incremental Treaty Agreements on Fisheries and the Park were signed in the summer 2021.
  • Wabaseemoong Independent Nations is the second Indigenous community to conclude discussions under s.20 of the Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families.
  • Subject to the required appropriation of funds by the Parliament of Canada and the signing of funding agreement, the parties will establish an Interim Fisheries Advisory Committee.
  • The funding will also secure the participation and operation of the Labrador Innu Co-operative Management Board.
Vote 1 - $44K
Vote 10 - $13.6M
Statutory - $10k
Funding to support the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (horizontal item) ($12.6M)
Objective:
  • This funding is in support of the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UN Declaration Act). As per the UN Declaration Act, the Government of Canada has three legal obligations:
    1. Develop an action plan within two years;
    2. Explore measures to ensure consistency of federal laws with the UN Declaration Act; and
    3. Develop annual progress reports to Parliament for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23, to be done in consultation and cooperation with Indigenous partners
  • The funding will support the development of an action plan by flowing funding to Indigenous partners over approximately two years of engagement, and provide 6 full time employees (FTEs) to support the initiative. The remainder of the funding will be used by the Department of Justice (lead).
Outcome:
  • CIRNAC will receive $25.5M (out of $31.5M total for both CIRNAC and Department of Justice) over two years to initiate the full implementation of the UN Declaration Act, which in turns contributes to the well-being and self-determination of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Status:
  • Justice Canada launched engagement with a refreshed website and call for proposals on December 10, 2021. The deadline for Indigenous partners to submit proposals is February 18, 2022.
  • Wabaseemoong Independent Nations is the second Indigenous community to conclude discussions under s.20 of the Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families.
  • CIRNAC will be responsible, in part, for funding administration, managing the engagement capacity funding program, and supporting the review and assessment of funding proposals.
  • Engagement sessions will be held starting in 2022 and will conclude by April 2023.
Vote 1 - $0.9M
Vote 10 - $11.6M
Statutory - $157k
Funding for the continued support to engagement with Indigenous peoples through Indigenous Representative Organizations ($10M)
Objective:
  • New funding provided to support proposal-based consultation and policy development engagements and projects led by Indigenous Representative Organizations and those contributing to shared priorities.
Outcome:
  • To support Indigenous Representative Organizations in fulfilling their advocacy mandates through engagement of their respective memberships to ensure that future policies and programming meet the needs and concerns of Indigenous peoples.
  • To contribute to fulfilling the Government's ambitious reconciliation agenda by supporting departmental capacity to address unanticipated pressures and emerging issues resulting from reconciliation talks through flexible and sustainable project funding.
Status:
  • This Treasury Board submission seeks a total investment of $50M from 2021-22 to 2025-26, and $10M ongoing, as committed in Budget 2021.
  • This funding will be a continuation of the $46M ($6M for 2016-17 and $10M for each subsequent year until 2020-21) provided through Budget 2016 to support Indigenous Representative Organization engagement activities.
Vote 1 - $40K
Vote 10 - $10M
Statutory - $9k
Funding to support the government's commitment to meaningful engagement and consultation with Indigenous peoples ($3M)
Objective:
  • New funding to support Indigenous partners' meaningful participation in Crown consultation and engagement processes through the continued implementation of consultation capacity support measures.
Outcome:
  • To ensure Indigenous peoples have consultation and engagement capacity and are meaningfully participating in consultation and engagement activities.
Status:
  • Budget 2021 announced $9 million over three years, starting in 2021-22 to allow the renewed program to continue funding existing partners at the existing funding levels.
Vote 1 - nil
Vote 10 - $3M
Funding for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ($2.9M)
Objective:
  • Reprofile of funding to support an engagement process with Indigenous peoples regarding the legislation to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration) in Canada.
Outcome:
  • Ensure Indigenous partners full participation in the engagement process implemented by Justice Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada through the hiring of an event planner, translation of documents, hiring of staff, and the provision of funding to Indigenous groups.
Status:
  • On December 3, 2020, Government of Canada introduced Bill C-15, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous peoples Act. Bill C-15 is about protecting and promoting the rights of Indigenous peoples including rights to equality and non-discrimination, self-government and the inherent right to self-determination.
  • The reprofiled funds will be used to support participation in the engagement process to develop an action plan.
Vote 1 - nil
Vote 10 - $2.9M
Funding to support engagement with Indigenous peoples through Indigenous Representative Organizations ($2.8M)
Objective:
  • Reprofile of Funding to support engagement with Indigenous peoples through Indigenous Representative Organizations.
Outcome:
  • The reprofiled funds will support the participation of non-Status, women's, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Indigenous Organizations and partners in intergovernmental or interdepartmental initiatives.
  • This funding will go a long way to assisting any of the unfunded partners or initiatives requiring co- development of a program response or projects.
Status:
  • The pandemic significantly impacted Indigenous communities requiring Indigenous organizations and partners to fully redirect efforts from their normal activities to responding to the crisis. This resulted in many organizations and partners reprioritizing or putting ongoing or new programs and projects on hold to address new and critical needs due to COVID-19.
Vote 1 - nil
Vote 10 - $2.8M
Funding for the Federal Indian Day Schools Settlement ($1.7M)
Objective:
  • Reprofile of the funding to support the administration costs of the Federal Indian Day Schools Settlement Agreement.
Outcome:
  • CIRNAC has a responsibility to ensure Canada's legal obligations under the Settlement Agreement are met, the completion of which contributes to achieving a fair, comprehensive, and lasting resolution to the legacy of Indian Residential Schools.
Status:
  • Canada is obligated by Federal Court order to issue payments to support the administration of this Settlement Agreement.
  • The costs associated with the administration of the settlement include the third-party claims administrator fees, costs to undertake Notice of the Settlement and to implement the Claims Assistance Program, as well as the Independent Assessor and the Exceptions Committee costs.
Vote 1 - 1.7M
Vote 10 - nil
Funding to respond to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls' Final Report: Reclaiming Power and Place ($1.5M)
Objective:
  • Reprofile of Funding to engage Indigenous Organizations on the Government's response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Outcome:
  • This funding will support engagement, consultation, and assist with the contribution toward the development, finalization of the National Action Plan and Implementation Plan.
Status:
  • The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) released its final report Reclaiming Power and Place on June 3, 2019.
  • In 2020-21 a Core Working Group, comprised of over 100 Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, was established to oversee the development of the National Action Plan
  • In 2021-22, CIRNAC reached out to regions and community organizations to support their full engagement in the development of the National Action Plan and Implementation Plan.
Vote 1 - nil
Vote 10 - 1.5M
Funding for the collaborative self-government fiscal policy ($1.3M)
Objective:
  • Reprofile of funding to Implement New Fiscal Policy Reforms co-developed by Canada and Self-Governing Indigenous Governments as part of the Collaborative Fiscal Policy Development Process - Ongoing mechanism to support self-government and data collection project
Outcome:
  • To advance Self-Government by co-developing fiscal policy with Self-Governing Indigenous Governments.
Status:
  • CIRNAC received funds from Budget 2018 to implement fiscal policy reforms as part of the Collaborative Fiscal Policy Development Process (CFPDP).
  • CIRNAC completed fiscal arrangement renewals with the Indigenous Governments, which implemented a new governance funding approach that encompassed costs related to participation in policy co-development.
  • Canada and the Self-Governing Indigenous Governments are currently undertaking extensive work planning to establish timelines and activities with each working group of the Collaborative Fiscal Policy Development Process.
Vote 1 - nil
Vote 10 - 1.3M
Funding to Advance Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action Supporting Missing Children and Unmarked Burials ($1.3M)
Objective:
  • Reprofile of funding to Advance Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action Supporting Missing Children and Unmarked Burials.
Outcome:
  • To ensure the federal government commitment to implement these calls is met.
Status:
  • Treasury Board approved funds to implement Calls to Action 72 and 73 (development, population and management of the National Residential School Student Death and Cemetery Registers), to engage with Indigenous organizations and partners, and to create a Missing Children and Unmarked Burials oversight table to provide advice and guidance to the Department over the course of this national initiative.
Vote 1 - 0.43M
Vote 10 - 0.83M
Funding for the implementation of First Nations Education Jurisdiction in British Columbia ($1.2M)
Objective:
  • To provide up to thirteen (13) First Nations in British Columbia with one-time funding to support the start-up of the First Nation Education Authority and pre-ratification costs to be incurred by these First Nations, to work towards the implementation of the Canada-First Nation Education Jurisdiction Agreement and the associated Canada-First Nation Education Jurisdiction Funding Agreement.
Outcome:
  • This funding will enable up to thirteen (13) negotiating First Nations to undertake ratification votes with the objective of reaching an effective date in 2022 for the education jurisdiction agreements. This will allow for First Nation education laws and the regulatory processes that support them to be in place for the school year starting in September 2022.
Status:
  • In 2006, Canada, British Columbia, and the First Nations Education Steering Committee entered into a framework agreement on education, and Canada enacted the First Nations Jurisdiction over Education in British Columbia Act.
  • Canada is currently negotiating with 13 First Nations in British Columbia to establish sectoral self-government arrangements. Once final, these agreements would recognize participating First Nations' law-making authority over primary and secondary education and fund their delivery of education to eligible students under the terms of those laws. This group of up to 13 First Nations is the first in British Columbia.
Vote 1 - nil
Vote 10 - 1.2M
Funding to accelerate the process for Additions to Reserve Land (horizontal item) ($1M)
Objective:
  • This new funding aims to support the implementation of the 2019 mandate letter for the Minister of Crown- Indigenous Relations by continuing ongoing work with First Nations to redesign federal policies on additions to reserves.
  • The Additions to Reserve Policy re-design will focus on co-development of options through engagement with First Nations and Indigenous organizations
Outcome:
  • This funding will allow for a comprehensive redesign of the Additions to Reserve Policy, in collaboration with First Nations, to facilitate a more coherent approach to the entire life cycle of an addition to reserve request.
Status:
  • This is a horizontal initiative in partnership with ISC. Funding in the amount of $42.9M has been approved for three years (CIRNAC $10.7M and ISC $32.2M).
  • Canada already has a mechanism in place to engage the Assembly of First Nations on lands-related matters. A terms of reference for a bi-lateral lands table with the Assembly of First Nations was approved in December 2020.
  • Information gathering on the review of the current Additions to Reserve Policy has already started and will intensify and include partnerships with other First Nation organizations and stakeholders.
Vote 1 - 0.4M
Vote 10 - 0.5M
Statutory - $0.1M
Funding for Indigenous Peoples Space at 100 Wellington Street ($0.5M)
Objective:
  • Reprofile of funding to support the exhibit fit-up and operations and maintenance for the short-term use of the Indigenous Peoples' Space at 100 Wellington Street in Ottawa.
Outcome:
  • The Indigenous Peoples' Space contributes to supporting the Government's commitment to establish an Indigenous-presence at 100 Wellington Street, set the stage for the longer-term design, and use through broad engagement with Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians and the creation of an Indigenous-led governance structure to manage and govern the Indigenous Peoples' Space.
Status:
  • In January 2020, Treasury Board approved a total of $6.8M over three fiscal years, starting in 2019-20, to support the short-term use of 100 Wellington Street in Ottawa as part of the Indigenous Peoples' Space.
Vote 1 - 0.3M
Vote 10 - 0.2M
Funding for Innovative Solutions Canada ($0.4M)
Objective:
  • Reprofile of the funding for Innovation Solutions Canada program. This funding supports private sector innovative solutions to government needs or market place gaps.
Outcome:
  • Identifies opportunities for the private sector to contribute to CIRNAC's policy function as well as to identify Indigenous owned and operated businesses that could be appropriate recipients of support from CIRNAC via the Innovation Solutions Canada program.
Status:
  • Under the Innovative Solutions Canada program, 20 federal government departments have annual financial obligations to support innovation.
  • CIRNAC continues to work with the Innovation Solutions Canada's Secretariat at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), both to identify opportunities for the private sector to contribute to CIRNAC's policy function as well as to identify Indigenous-owned and operated businesses that could be appropriate recipients of support from CIRNAC via that program.
Vote 1 - nil
Vote 10 - 0.4M
Funding for Out-of-court settlements ($0.3M)
Objective:
  • New funding that will be used towards two different litigation settlements.
Outcome:
  • To advance Canada's overall commitment to reconciliation by paving the way for a more respectful and constructive relationship with Indigenous people.
Status:
  • CIRNAC anticipates paying these settlements before the end of the fiscal year.
Vote 1 - 0.3M
Vote 10 - nil
Funding for the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference ($0.2M)
Objective:
  • The reprofiled funds will support the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference that gathers Canadians in leadership positions to exchange views and experiences.
Outcome:
  • The Department is seeking to reprofile $0.2M into 2021-22 and $0.4M in 2022-23 to support the conference.
  • The contribution will specifically target the expansion of conference content with respect to knowledge about Indigenous culture and leadership, whereby members will consult and engage on issues of importance to Indigenous peoples, and directly fund a portion of the conference costs in 2021-22 and 2022-23.
Status:
  • Although the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference project activities have been affected by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the conference planning is well under way.
Vote 1 - nil
Vote 10 - 0.2M

Northern Affairs Supplementary Estimates (C) items

Funding for Northern Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program ($7.5M)
Objective:
  • Reprofile of funding for the Northern Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program.
Outcome:
  • A reprofile is required in order to align funding so that CIRNAC can meet its obligations with respect to the Treasury Board Policy on Management of Real Property.
  • This policy requires departments to assess and manage (including remediation) contaminated sites under their responsibility.
Status:
  • The Northern Abandoned Mine Remediation Program is a 15-year program with a commitment of $2.2 billion in Budget 2019. The timeline for the program extends from 2020-21 to 2034-35 for remediation work on the largest 8 abandoned mine projects in CIRNAC's inventory.
  • This funding reprofile is necessary in order for the Government of Canada to implement the program approved by Cabinet and meet the objectives of reducing the risk to human health and the environment and the associated financial liability at federal contaminated sites.
  • Annual updated work plans were developed to allow remediation projects to proceed optimally.
  • The reprofiled funding requested through these Supplementary Estimates will continue the planned remediation activities at the Faro Mine in Yukon, which were impacted by travel restrictions and supply chain delays, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-21.
Vote 1 - nil
Vote 10 - 7.5M
Funding to the Government of the Northwest Territories to Support the Transition of Aurora College to a Polytechnic University ($5M)
Objective:
  • New funding of $8M over two years ($5M in 2021-22) for the support to the Government of Northwest Territories in transforming Aurora College into a polytechnic university through the funding of three transformation-related projects, starting in 2021-22.
Outcome:
  • The specific activities supported through this funding will result in enhanced research capacity for Aurora College as well as enhanced levels of engagement and planning capacity for the institution's transformation.
  • These outcomes will support the increased availability of post-secondary education in Canada's North.
  • This will contribute to advancing the political, economic and social development in Canada's Arctic and the North.
Status:
  • Aurora College's transformation to a polytechnic university has been underway since 2018. This funding will be used to support Indigenous engagement activities for the transition, fund upgrades to research infrastructure, and enhance the institution's research services division.
  • Treasury Board Vote 5 (Government Contingencies) funding was granted to deliver $5M to support Indigenous engagement activities in advance of Supplementary Estimates C.
  • This initiative will be reported on as part of the Arctic and Northern Policy Framework Horizontal Initiative.
Vote 1 - nil
Vote 10 - 5M
Funding to Implement Canada's New Marine Conservation Targets (horizontal item) ($4.2M)
Objective:
  • New funding of $21.6M over five years ($4.2M in 2021-22) provided to support the Government of Canada's commitments to new marine conservation targets of protecting 25 per cent of Canada's oceans by 2025.
Outcome:
  • This initiative will contribute to develop new scientific information and gathering of Indigenous Knowledge in a respectful and meaningful manner to complement Fisheries and Oceans Canada scientific research initiatives and to inform marine spatial planning processes and the establishment of conservation sites.
  • Provide capacity and support to regional Indigenous organizations to identify research needs and to conduct studies, including the collation of Indigenous Knowledge and development of harvest and monitoring studies to provide environmental and cultural information on important areas and inform decision-making on conservation sites;
  • Ensure coordination of local community and Indigenous input into Marine Spatial Plans, Marine Protected Areas and Other effective-area based conservation measures.
Status:
  • The proposed work is directly aligned with CIRNAC's significant responsibilities for resource, land and environmental management. It will also build a knowledge base to complement Department of Fisheries and Oceans and other federal scientific research.
  • Programming is focused on ensuring the partnerships are set up with a strong foundation to support the Marine Conservation Targets.
Vote 1 - 1.1M
Vote 10 - 3.0M
Statutory - $0.1M

ANNEX A

Explanation of Requirements 2021–2022 – Transfers
Transfers (in dollars) Personnel Other Operating Costs Vote 1c Operating Grants Contributions Vote 10c Grants and Contributions Voted Total
Transfers from Other Organizations
From the Department of Indigenous Services to the Department of Crown- Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs to support culturally appropriate child welfare prevention programming and early intervention activities. 25,437,367 25,437,367 25,437,367
From the Department of Indigenous Services to the Department of Crown- Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs to support the Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey's infrastructure activities. 9,000,000 9,000,000 9,000,000
From the Department of Canadian Heritage to the Department Crown- Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs to support the Commemoration of the History and Legacy of Indian Residential School. 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000
From the Department of Indigenous Services to the Department of Crown Indigenous-Relations and Northern Affairs for essential municipal services and social supports 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000
Transfer from the Department of Canadian Heritage to Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada to provide support for Indigenous languages and cultural programs in the 11 self-governing Yukon First Nations 2,991,433 2,991,433 2,991,433
From the Department of Indigenous Services to the Department of Crown- Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs for modern treaty and self-governing groups to support infrastructure projects 2,500,000 2,500,000 2,500,000
From the Department of Indigenous Services to the Department of Crown- Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs for COVID-19 Emergency funds to support the James Bay Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA) and the North- Eastern Quebec Agreement (NEQA) 2,277,239 2,277,239 2,277,239
From the Department of Indigenous Services to the Department of Crown- Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs for post-secondary education investments for self-governing Indigenous governments in the Yukon 1,389,030 1,389,030 1,389,030
From the Department of Indigenous Services to the Department of Crown- Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs for engagement activity with the Métis across Canada to understand their critical infrastructure needs 309,708 23,072 332,780 683,460 683,460 1,016,240
From the Department of Indigenous Services to the Department of Crown- Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs for the Métis National Council and each of its Governing Members to support capacity development and engagement activities in the area of Métis health 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000
Transfers from Other Organizations
From the Department of Employment and Social Development to the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs to support Indigenous early learning and child care 909,865 909,865 909,865
From the Department of Employment and Social Development to the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs to support Indigenous Skills and Employment Training 419,427 419,427 419,427
From the Public Health Agency Canada to the Department of Crown- Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs to support early learning and child care. 278,400 278,400 278,400
From to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development to the Department of Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs for the Ktunaxa Nation Council, the Okanagan Nation Alliance and the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council to support the consultation and engagement activities related to the Columbia River Treaty. 183,750 183,750 183,750
From the Department of National Defence to the Department of Crown- Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs to review an access agreement to the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range 93,500 93,500 93,500
From the Department of Indigenous Services to the Department of Crown- Indigenous and Northern Affairs for modern treaty and self-governing groups to support the Post-Secondary Students Support Program. 59,890 59,890 59,890
From the Department of Indigenous Services to the Department of Crown- Indigenous and Northern Affairs to support activities related to the co- development of distinctions-based, Indigenous health legislation 50,000 50,000 50,000
Internal Transfers
Internal transfer from vote 10 to vote 1 to meet CIRNA's cost share obligations under the Federal Contaminated Sites Inventory and support the delivery of site remediation efforts in the North 3,000,000 3,000,000 (3,000,000) (3,000,000)
Internal realignment from Contribution to Grants to Implement Comprehensive Land Claims and Self-Government Agreements and Other Agreements to Address Section 35 Rights to support the Cree Nation Government and the Naskapi for Infrastructure. 1,700,000 (1,700,000)
Internal reallocation of resources ($1,189,888) within Grants for the implementation of First Nations Education Jurisdiction in British Columbia
Internal reallocation of resources from Grants to implement comprehensive land claims and self-government agreements and other agreements to address Section 35 Rights to reimburse Contributions ($170,000,000) (170,000,000) 170,000,000
Internal reallocation of resources from Grant to the Qikiqtani Inuit Association to establish the Saimaqatigiingniq Fund to reimburse contribution ($25,000,000) (25,000,000) 25,000,000
Transfers to Other Organizations
From the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs to the Treasury Board Secretariat for the Financial Community Developmental Programs and the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility initiative. (8,333) (8,333) (8,333)
From the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs to the Treasury Board Secretariat to support the Capacity Accelerator Project. (30,000) (30,000) (30,000)
Transfer from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs to the Department of Canadian Heritage for the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference. (200,000) (200,000) (200,000)
Transfer from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs to Transport Canada to support remediation of contaminated sites under the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP). (235,000) (235,000) (235,000))
From the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs to the Department of Indigenous Services to support activities related to the Inuit Art Foundation (458,000) (458,000) (458,000)
From the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs to the Department of Indigenous Services for advisory services and litigation costs. (12,701,296) (12,701,296) (12,701,296)
Total transfers 279,708 (9,686,557) (9,406,849) (150,374,478) 202,754,839 52 380 361 42,973,512

Overview of Supplementary Estimates (C) 2021-22 / Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

  • The 2021-22 Supplementary Estimates (C) includes key initiatives totaling approximately $317.9 million.
  • Of that amount, $309.7 million is for Crown-Indigenous Relations.
  • It will help address critical housing needs of the Métis Nation, settle litigations, and support Canada's implementation of Calls to Action 74-76 – Missing Children and Burial Information, and of recommendations of the Qikiqtani Truth Commission.

If pressed on funding for Métis Nation Housing Strategy

  • Supplementary Estimates (C) provides $51.1 million of new funding to the four Governing Members of the Métis National Council and to the Manitoba Metis Federation for the Métis Nation Housing Strategy to ensure that the strategy can continue to address the housing needs of Métis citizens.
  • This funding will help address the critical housing needs of the Métis Nation, with a key objective by 2027-28 to reduce the Core Housing Need gap between Nation citizens and non-Indigenous Canadians by 50%.

If pressed on funding for litigation settlement

  • Supplementary Estimates (C) includes $45 million of unused prior year funding carried-over to 2021-22 for an out-of-court settlement.
  • The settlement of litigation underscores how the resolution of past grievances outside the courts is instrumental to advance the Crown-Indigenous relationship and allows the Department to fulfill its commitments at the negotiation tables.

If pressed on funding for the Implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action 74 to 76

  • Supplementary Estimates (C) provides $42.2 million of new funding to support Canada's implementation of Calls to Action 74-76 – Missing Children and Burial Information.
  • This funding will support the implementation of Community Support initiatives for Residential Schools Missing Children ($40 million) and Missing Children and Unmarked Burial Sites ($2.2 million).
  • These estimates also include $1.3 million of unused prior year funding carried-over to 2021-22 to Advance Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action Supporting Missing Children and Unmarked Burials.
  • To date, our Government has released $66.9 million to support community-led processes supporting Calls to Action 72-76.

If pressed on funding for the Qikiqtani Inuit Association to continue implementation of recommendations of the Qikiqtani Truth Commission's final report

  • Supplementary Estimates (C) provides $25.8 million of new funding to implement the recommendations of the Qikiqtani Truth Commission.
  • This funding will further support the federal response to the Qikiqtani Truth Commission and enable the Qikiqtani Inuit Association to continue implementation of the final report's recommendations and deliver related healing programming to Qikiqtani Inuit.

If pressed on funding for the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement

  • Supplementary Estimates (C) includes $23.4 million of prior year unused funding carried-over to 2021-22 for the settlements awarded under the resolution processes such as the Independent Assessment Process and Alternative Dispute Resolution, and out-of-court settlements.
  • The funds are necessary for Canada to continue to complete the implementation of the Agreement, comply with court orders, respond to ongoing litigation and to complete mandatory program closure activities.

If pressed on funding to implement Wabaseemoong Independent Nations to exercise jurisdiction over its child and family services through its Customary Care Code

  • Supplementary Estimates (C) provides $16.3 million of new funding to support Wabaseemoong Independent Nations in the implementation of their child and family services law called the Wabaseemoong Independent Nations Customary Care Code, which has had force of federal law since January 8, 2021.

If pressed on funding to advance reconciliation with the Innu of Labrador – Incremental Treaty Agreements on Fisheries and Parks

  • Supplementary Estimates (C) provides $13.7 million of new funding to implement the Incremental Treaty Agreements on Fisheries and Parks, which will seek to build the Labrador Innu's capacity through employment, economic development, and governance opportunities.
  • This funding will contribute to expanding Labrador Innu's access to commercial fisheries through funding to acquire additional fishing access, vessels and gear and to improve co-management of fisheries resources; it will also support their active role in the shared stewardship of the Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve's natural and cultural heritage for the benefit of the Labrador Innu and all Canadians.

If pressed on funding to support the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

  • Supplementary Estimates (C) provides $12.6 million of new funding through Budget 2021 in support of the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
  • As part of this initiative, these Estimates include as well, $2.9 million of prior year unused funding carried-over to 2021-22 to continue to support an engagement process with Indigenous peoples regarding the legislation to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

If pressed on funding for the continued support to engagement with Indigenous peoples through Indigenous Representative Organizations

  • Supplementary Estimates (C) provides $10 million of new funding through Budget 2021 to support proposal-based consultations, policy development engagements, and projects led by Indigenous Representative Organizations and those contributing to shared priorities.

If pressed on funding to support the government's commitment to meaningful engagement and consultation with Indigenous peoples

  • Supplementary Estimates (C) provides $3 million of funding through Budget 2021 to support Indigenous partners' meaningful participation in Crown consultation and engagement processes through the continued implementation of consultation capacity support measures.
  • These measures include consultation protocols that provide a mutually agreed upon framework for Indigenous participation in federal consultation processes and promote the use of cooperative and inclusive mechanisms among diverse participants.

If pressed on funding for the Federal Indian Day Schools Settlement

  • Supplementary Estimates (C) includes $1.7 million of prior year funding carried-over to 2021-22 to support the administration costs of the Federal Indian Day Schools Settlement Agreement.
  • Under the terms of the settlement agreement approved by the Federal Court, Canada has committed to funding the administration of the agreement.
  • This Government is committed to working collaboratively with parties to resolve Indigenous Childhood Claims Litigation outside of the court wherever possible. Through this approach, Canada continues to take steps towards fully implementing CTA 29.

If pressed on funding to respond to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls' Final Report: Reclaiming Power and Place

  • Supplementary Estimates (C) includes $1.5 million of prior year funding carried-over to 2021-22 to engage Indigenous Organizations on the Government's response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
  • This funding will support engagement, consultation, and assist Indigenous organization to contribute towards the implementation of the National Action Plan.

If pressed on funding for the collaborative self-government fiscal policy

  • Supplementary Estimates (C) includes $1.3 million of prior year funding carried-over to 2021-22 to Implement New Fiscal Policy Reforms co-developed by Canada and Self-Governing Indigenous Governments as part of the Collaborative Fiscal Policy Development Process (CFPDP) - Ongoing mechanism to support self-government and data collection project.
  • This funding will help to advance Self-Government by co-developing fiscal policy with Self-Governing Indigenous Governments.

If pressed on funding for the implementation of First Nations Education Jurisdiction in British Columbia

  • Supplementary Estimates (C) provides $1.2 million as one-time funding to support the start-up of the First Nation Education Authority and pre-ratification costs to be incurred by 13 First Nations in British Columbia, to work towards the implementation of the Canada-First Nation Education Jurisdiction Agreement.
  • This will allow for First Nation education laws and the regulatory processes that support them to be in place for the school year starting in September 2022.

If pressed on funding to accelerate the process for Additions to Reserve Land

  • Supplementary Estimates (C) provides $1 million of new funding through Budget 2021 to continue ongoing work with First Nations to redesign federal policies on additions to reserves.
  • The Additions to Reserve Policy re-design will focus on co-development of options through engagement with First Nations and Indigenous organizations.

If pressed on funding for Indigenous Peoples Space at 100 Wellington Street

  • Supplementary Estimates (C) includes $0.5 million of prior year funding carried-over to 2021-22 to support the exhibit fit-up and operations and maintenance for the short-term use of the Indigenous Peoples' Space at 100 Wellington Street in Ottawa.
  • The Indigenous Peoples' Space contributes to supporting the Government's commitment to establish an Indigenous-presence at 100 Wellington Street.

If pressed on funding for Innovative Solutions Canada

  • Supplementary Estimates (C) includes $0.4 million of prior year funding carried-over to 2021-22 to support private sector innovative solutions to meet government needs or market place gaps.
  • CIRNAC continues to work with the Innovation Solutions Canada's Secretariat at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), both to identify opportunities for the private sector to contribute to CIRNAC's policy function as well as to identify Indigenous-owned and operated businesses that could be appropriate recipients of support from CIRNAC via that program.

If pressed on funding for Out-of-court settlements

  • Supplementary Estimates (C) provides $0.3 million of new funding that will be used towards two different litigation settlements.
  • CIRNAC anticipates paying these settlements before the end of the fiscal year.

If pressed on funding for the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference

  • Supplementary Estimates (C) includes $0.2 million of prior year funding carried-over to 2021-22 that will support the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference that gathers Canadians in leadership positions to exchange views and experiences.
  • CIRNAC's contribution will specifically target the expansion of conference content with respect to knowledge about Indigenous culture and leadership, whereby members will consult and engage on issues of importance to Indigenous peoples, and directly fund a portion of the conference costs in 2021-22 and 2022-23.

Fact Sheet on Supplementary Estimates (C) cross referencing against Budget 2021

  Budgetary
Key Initiatives
(in millions)		 Budget 2021
Announcements		 Vote 1b
Operating Expenditures		 Vote 10b
Grants and Contributions		 Voted Total Statutory Total
Budgetary
Expenditures
Voted Appropriations
Funding for Métis Nation Housing Strategy 51.1 51.1 51.1
Funding for litigation settlement 45.0 45.0 45.0
Funding for the implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action 74 to 76: Missing Children and Burial Information. 1.2 40.9 42.1 0.1 42.2
Funding for the Qikiqtani Inuit Association to continue implementation of recommendations of the Qikiqtani Truth Commission's final report 25.8 25.8 25.8
Funding for the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement 23.4 23.4 23.4
Funding to implement Wabaseemoong Independent Nations to exercise jurisdiction over its child and family services through its Customary Care Code. 16.3 16.3 16.3
Funding to Advance reconciliation with the Innu of Labrador – Incremental Treaty Agreements on Fisheries and Parks. 13.7 13.7 13.7
Funding to support the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. X 0.9 11.6 12.5 0.2 12.6
Funding for the continued support to engagement with Indigenous peoples through Indigenous Representative Organizations. X 0.0 10.0 10.0 0.0 10.0
Funding for the Northern Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program.2 7.5 7.5 7.5
Funding to the Government of the Northwest Territories to support the Transition of Aurora College to a polytechnic university.2 X 5.0 5.0 5.0
Funding to Implement Canada's New Marine Conservation Targets.2 X 1.1 3.0 4.1 0.1 4.2
Funding to support the government's commitment to meaningful engagement and consultation with Indigenous peoples. X 3.0 3.0 3.0
Funding for the Engagement on legislation for the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. 2.9 2.9 2.9
Funding to support engagement with Indigenous peoples through Indigenous Representative Organizations. 2.8 2.8 2.8
Funding for Federal Indian Day Schools Settlement Agreement. 1.7 1.7 1.7
Funding to respond to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls' Final Report: Reclaiming Power and Place. 1.5 1.5 1.5
Funding for the collaborative self-government fiscal policy. 1.3 1.3 1.3
Funding to Advance Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action Supporting Missing Children and Unmarked Burials. 0.4 0.8 1.3 1.3
Funding for the implementation of First Nations Education Jurisdiction in British Columbia. 1.2 1.2 1.2
Funding to accelerate the process for Additions to Reserve Land (horizontal item). X 0.4 0.5 0.9 0.1 1.0
Funding for Indigenous Peoples' Space at 100 Wellington Street 0.3 0.2 0.5 0.5
Funding for Innovative Solutions Canada 0.4 0.4 0.4
Funding for Out-of court-settlements. 0.3 0.3 0.3
Funding for the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference. 0.2 0.2 0.2
Total Budgetary Expenditures 74.9 199.5 274.4 0.5 274.9
Transfers
Transfers with organizations
From the Department of Indigenous Services to support culturally appropriate child welfare prevention programming and early intervention activities. 25.4 25.4 25.4
From the Department of Indigenous Services to support the Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey's infrastructure activities. 9.0 9.0 9.0
From the Department of Canadian Heritage to support the Commemoration of the History and Legacy of Indian Residential Schools. 5.0 5.0 5.0
From the Department of Indigenous Services for essential municipal services and social supports.2 4.0 4.0 4.0
From the Department of Canadian Heritage to provide support for Indigenous languages and cultural programs in the 11 self-governing Yukon First Nations. 3.0 3.0 3.0
From the Department of Indigenous Services for modern treaty and self-governing groups to support infrastructure projects. 2.5 2.5 2.5
From the Department of Indigenous Services for COVID-19 Emergency funds to support the James Bay Northern Quebec Agreement and the North-Eastern Quebec Agreement1 2.3 2.3 2.3
From the Department of Indigenous Services for post-secondary education investments for self-governing Indigenous governments in the Yukon. 1.4 1.4 1.4
From the Department of Indigenous Services for engagement activity with the Métis across Canada to understand their critical infrastructure needs. 0.3 0.7 1.0 1.0
From the Department of Indigenous Services for the Métis National Council and each of its Governing Members to support capacity development and engagement activities in the area of Métis health 1.0 1.0 1.0
From the Department of Employment and Social Development to support Indigenous early learning and child care. 0.9 0.9 0.9
From the Department of Employment and Social Development to support Indigenous skills and employment training 0.4 0.4 0.4
From the Public Health Agency Canada to support Indigenous early learning and child care. 0.3 0.3 0.3
From to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development for the Ktunaxa Nation Council, the Okanagan Nation Alliance and the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council to support the consultation and engagement activities related to the Columbia River Treaty. 0.2 0.2 0.2
From the Department of National Defence to review an access agreement to the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range. 0.1 0.1 0.1
From the Department of Indigenous Services for modern treaty and self-governing groups to support the Post-Secondary Student Support Program. 0.1 0.1 0.1
From the Department of Indigenous Services to support activities related to the co-development of distinctions-based, Indigenous health legislation. 0.1 0.1 0.1
Transfer to the Treasury Board Secretariat for the Financial Community Developmental Programs and the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility initiative. 0.0 0.0 0.0
Transfer to the Treasury Board Secretariat to support the Capacity Accelerator Project. 0.0 0.0 0.0
Transfer to the Department of Canadian Heritage for the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference. -0.2 -0.2 -0.2
Transfer to Transport Canada to support remediation of contaminated sites under the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP).2 -0.2 -0.2 -0.2
Transfer to the Department of Indigenous Services to support activities related to the Inuit Art Foundation -0.5 -0.5 -0.5
Transfer to the Department of Indigenous Services for advisory services and litigation costs. -12.7 -12.7 -12.7
Total Transfers with other organizations -12.4 55.4 43.0 43.0
Internal Transfer
From vote 10 to vote 1 to meet CIRNA's cost share obligations under the Federal Contaminated Sites Inventory and support the delivery of site remediation efforts in the North 2 3.0 -3.0 0.0 0.0
From Contribution to Grants to Implement Comprehensive Land Claims and Self-Government Agreements and Other Agreements to Address Section 35 Rights to support the Cree Nation Government and the Naskapi for Infrastructure.($1,700,000)
Internal reallocation within Grants for the implementation of First Nations Education Jurisdiction in British Columbia ($1,189,888)
From Grants to implement comprehensive land claims and self-government agreements and other agreements to address Section 35 Rights to reimburse Contributions ($170,000,000)
"From Grant to the Qikiqtani Inuit Association to establish the Saimaqatigiingniq Fund to reimburse contribution ($25,000,000)
Total Internal Transfer 3.0 -3.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total Transfer -9.4 52.4 43.0 0.0 43.0
Grand Total 65.5 251.9 317.4 0.5 317.9

Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

1The only item of these Supplementary Estimates that is related to Covid-19

2These items are for Northern Affairs.

Fact sheet on COVID-19 investments and spending (Total, since inception)

Initiatives 2021-22 2020-21 Total
Crown-Indigenous-Relations
First Nations Finance Authority (Budget 2021) 33.4 33.4
Funding to improve ventilation in public buildings 5.5 5.5
Transfer from the Department of Indigenous Services for COVID-19 Emergency funds to support the James Bay Northern Quebec Agreement and the North-Eastern Quebec Agreement* 2.3 2.3
Funding for interest payment relief for First Nations with loans from the First Nations Finance Authority 17.1 17.1
Funding to support a safe restart in Indigenous communities 2.3 2.3
Total - Crown-Indigenous Relations 41.2 19.4 60.6
Northern Affairs
Statutory Grants and Contributions (Budget 2020)
Payments to support Nutrition North Canada 25 25
Payments to support northern air carriers 17.3 17.3
Payments to support Yukon, Northwest territories, and Nunavut responses to COVID-19 72.6 72.6
Total Budget 2020 0 114.9 114.9
Fall Economic Statement (FES)
Funding for the northern supports package to territorial governments to support steps taken to respond to the pandemic 64.7 64.7
Transfer from ISC - To deliver critical services in Nunavut communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic 3.5 3.5
Total FES 0 68.2 68.2
Total - Northern Affairs 0 183.1 183.1
Grand TOTAL 41.2 202.5 243.7
Updated: February 21, 2022
*This transfer is to be approved through the Supplementary Estimates (C).

2022-23 Main Estimates

Highlights

  • CIRNAC's 2022-23 Main Estimates will be approximately $5.8B.
  • The Main Estimates reflect a net increase of $1.1B compared to last year's.
  • The information provided in the « Estimates to Date » column corresponds to the funding received in the Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates in 2021-22.
  • Supply for the 2022-23 Main Estimates is expected in late June 2022.
Organizational Estimates
(dollars)
  2020-2021
Expenditures		 2021-22
Main Estimates		 2021-22
Estimates to Date		 2022-23
Main Estimates
Budgetary Voted
1 Operating expenditures 1,386,741,067 1,634,265,848 2,791,498,244 972,219,379
5 Capital expenditures 2,423,122 268,287 1,821,287 268,287
10 Grants and contributions 3,838,444,460 3,032,868,793 4,220,801,797 4,803,938,947
Items voted in prior Estimates 515,307
Total voted 5,227,608,649 4,667,402,928 7,014,636,635 5,776,486,613
Total Statutory 163,433,384 29,229,903 31,628,697 31,096,637
Total Budgetary 5,391,042,033 4,696,632,831 7,046,265,332 5,807,583,250
Non-Budgetary Voted
L15 Loans to Indigenous claimants 18,572,316 25,903,000 25,903,000 25,903,000
Total voted 18,572,316 25,903,000 25,903,000 25,903,000
Total non-budgetary 18,572,316 25,903,000 25,903,000 25,903,000
Total 5,409,614,349 4,722,535,831 7,072,168,332 5,833,486,250

Expenditures by Departmental Results Framework

2022-23 Main Estimates - $5,833.5 million (in million dollars)
Crown-Indigenous Relations 5,053.2 Northern Affairs 656.0
Negotiations of Treaties, Self-Government Agreements and other Constructive Arrangements (TAG) 186.2 Northern and Arctic Governance and Partnerships (NAO) 98.3
Management and Implementation of Agreements and Treaties (Implementation Sector) 1,599.9 Climate Change Adaptation and Clean Energy (NAO) 54.8
Consultation and Accommodation (Implementation Sector) 22.9 Northern Strategic and Science Policy (NAO) 5.9
Consultation and Policy Development (PSD) 236.9 Northern Regulatory and Legislative Frameworks (NAO) 19.5
Federal Interlocutor's Contribution Program (PSD) 131.0 Northern and Arctic Environmental Sustainability (NAO) 16.3
Basic Organizational Capacity (PSD) 34.3 Northern Contaminated Sites (NAO) 339.5
Other Claims (PSD/R&P) 410.0 Nutrition North (NAO) 121.7
First Nation Jurisdiction over Land and Fiscal Management (R&P) 29.7 Canadian High Arctic Research Station (NAO) 0.0
Residential Schools Resolution (R&P) 11.2
Specific Claims* (R&P) 2,391.1
Internal Services 124.3
*Loans are included in this program inventory

Expenditures by Category

The 2022-23 Main Estimates - $ 5,833.5 million
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This pie chart shows the breakdown of expenditures by category.

  • 82% ($4,808.1 million) represents expenditures in transfer payments;
  • 17% represents the Operating expenditures, comprised of:
    • 97% ($972.2 million) represents Vote 1 – Operating expenditures;
    • 2% ($24.9 million) represents Employee benefit plans (statutory);
    • 0% (less than 1%, $1.9 million) represents Resource royalties (statutory); and
    • 0% (less than 1%, $0.2 million) for other expenditures.
  • 1% represents loans ($25.9 million); and
  • 0% (less than 1%) represents Capital ($0.3 million).
Transfer Payment total = $4,808.1M Comprised of:
Vote 10 - Grants and Contributions 4,804.0
(S) Comprehensive Land Claim Settlements 4.1
Total 4,808.1
Operating total = $999.2M Comprised of:
Vote 1 - Operating expenditures 972.2
(S) Employee benefit plans 24.9
(S) Resource royalties 1.9
(S) Others 0.2
Total 999.2

The table shows the following:

The Operating total of $999.2 million is comprised of $972.2 million Vote 1 Operating expenditures, $24.9 million for the employee benefit plans (statutory); $1.9 million (statutory) in resource royalties and $0.2 million for miscellaneous items (statutory).

The transfer payment total of $4,808.1 million is comprised of $4,804.0 million Vote 10 grants and contributions, $4.1 million Comprehensive Land Claim Settlements (statutory).

These amounts are reconciled to the 2022-23 Main Estimates page II-64. 2022-23 Main Estimates (PDF Version, 1.17 MB, 248 pages)

Expenditure Trend – Crown-Indigenous Relations
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This chart shows the trend of expenditures for Crown-Indigenous Relations from 2019-20 to 2022-23 in millions of dollars as follow:

2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23
5,020.2 4,500.1 6,207.8 5,053.2

The variation of $1.2B observed between the 2021-22 forecasted spending and 2022-23 Main Estimates* is mainly due to changes in funding profile for different initiatives, such as:

  • The Federal Indian Day School (McLean) settlement claims (-$1,506.7 million);
  • The partial settlement of the Indian Day Scholars (Gottfriedson) litigation (-$215.2 million);
  • The Sixties Scoop settlement (-$106.6 million);
  • Funding related to Canada's Response to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls National Inquiry's Final Report (+$68.2 million);
  • Anticipated settlements of specific claims (+$739.5 million).

*2022-23 Main Estimates does not include in year funding to be received in future Supplementary Estimates. In year funding includes funds for new initiatives and funding resulting from reprofiling.

Expenditure Trend – Northern Affairs
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This chart shows the expenditures trend for Northern Affairs from 2019-20 to 2022-23.

2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23
330.4 731.3 737.5 656.0

The variation of $82M observed between the 2021-22 forecasted spending and 2022-23 Main Estimates* is mainly due to changes in funding profile for different initiatives, such as:

  • Infrastructure projects (-$48.0 million);
  • Funding related to Nutrition North (-$28.0 million);
  • Yukon's climate change priorities and transitioning diesel-reliant Indigenous communities onto clean energy (-$19.5 million).

* 2022-23 Main Estimates does not include in year funding to be received in future Supplementary Estimates. In year funding includes funds for new initiatives and funding resulting from reprofiling.

Overview of Main Estimates

2022-23 Main Estimates

  • Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) 2022-23 Main Estimates will be approximately $5.8 billion. It reflects a net increase of $1.1 billion, compared to last year's Main Estimates.
  • CIRNAC's financial resources include $5 billion for Crown-Indigenous Relations.
  • These funds are important to ensure we can continue the concrete work to renew the relationship between Canada and First Nations, Inuit and Métis and to support their vision of self-determination.

If pressed on Expenditures by Type

  • The Main Estimates are composed mostly of transfer payments which represent 82% or $4.8 billion of the department's overall resources the majority of which pertains to Crown-Indigenous Relations' responsibilities ($4.5 billion).
  • CIRNAC will also rely on $999.2 million for operating expenditures, of which $532.3 million is for Crown-Indigenous Relations.

If pressed on variations between 2022-23 Main Estimates and 2021-22 Main Estimates

  • Crown-Indigenous Relations' Main Estimates for 2022-23 are $1.1 billion higher than the 2021-22 Main Estimates.
  • The most notable increase relates to $1.2 billion for the settlement of First Nations' historic grievances, such as those under the Specific Claims process, which provide compensation to First Nations and discharge Canada's historic outstanding legal obligations.
  • Increased funding is also included to continue to address essential Indigenous infrastructure needs, section 35 rights and the National Tragedy of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

If pressed on variations between 2022-23 Main Estimates and 2021-22 Forecasted Spending

  • There is a net decrease of $1.2 billion between forecasted spending of $6.2 billion for the year ending March 31, 2022 and the 2022-23 Main Estimates of $5 billion.
  • Forecasted spending is based not only on funding received through 2021-22 Main Estimates, but also from Supplementary Estimates for that fiscal year.
  • When comparing 2021-22 forecasted spending of $6.2 billion to the 2022-23 Main Estimates of $5 billion, the variance of $1.2 billion reflects spending in 2021-22 towards the implementation of Indigenous childhood claims settlement agreements, in particular for the Federal Indian Day School.

Fact Sheet on Main Estimates

Program Inventory 2021-22
Main Estimates
[A]		 2022-23
Main Estimates
[B] 		Variance
[A] - [B] 		Explanation
Crown-Indigenous-Relations
Specific Claims 1,238.7 2,391.1 1,152.4 The net increase of $1.15B is mainly attributed to the increased funding received to implement the $1.3B Siksika Nation Global Settlement Agreement.
Management and Implementation of Agreements and Treaties 1 1,108.2 1,599.9 491.7 The net increase of $491.7M primarily reflects the funding for Indigenous Infrastructure projects as well as the impact of a realignment of program
funding (Note 1).
Other Claims 1,158.0 410.0 (748.0) The net decrease of $748M primarily reflects decreased funding related to the settlement of the Federal Indian day School (Mclean) class action, as the implementation of the agreement nears completion.
Consultation and Policy Development 38.0 236.9 198.9 The net increase of $198.9M primarily reflects the funding related to:
  • Canada's Response to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls National Inquiry's Final Report ($97.5M);
  • the Truth and Reconciliation's Call to Action 74 to 76 on Missing Children and Burial Information ($46M); and
  • Inuit-specific housing needs ($40M).
Negotiations of Claims and Self-Government Agreements1 336.5 186.2 (150.3) The net decrease of $150.3M is mainly attributed to a program funding realignment (Note 1) as well as a decrease in funding for a program that Supports the Recognition of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination tables.
Federal Interlocutor's Contribution Program 49.7 131.0 81.3 The net increase of $81.3M is primarily attributable to the Métis Nation Housing Strategy and other Indigenous Infrastructure projects.
Basic Organizational Capacity 25.3 34.3 9.0 The net increase of $9M primarily reflects an internal realignment to fund recurring pressures, but includes an increase of $2M from Budget 2021 to support Indigenous Women's organizations.
First Nation Jurisdiction over Land and Fiscal Management 26.9 29.7 2.8 The net increase of $2.8M primarily reflects funding for the Additions to Reserve policy review.
Consultation and Accommodation 6.2 22.9 16.7 The net increase of $16.7M primarily reflects the funding for the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
Residential Schools Resolution 8.3 11.2 2.9 Funding in this program has remained consistent.
Crown-Indigenous Relations Total 3,995.8 5,053.2 1,057.4
Northern Affairs
Northern Contaminated Sites 285.6 339.5 53.9 The net increase of $53.9M reflects the funding related to the Northern Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program and the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan.
Nutrition North 119.5 121.7 2.2 Funding in this program has remained consistent.
Northern and Arctic Governance and Partnerships 101.6 93.3 (3.3) The net decrease of $3.3M primarily reflects the decrease in funding related to the negotiation of Nunavut Devolution.
Climate Change Adaptation and Clean Energy 35.7 54.8 19.1 The net increase of $19.1M primarily reflects the funding for a Streamlined Approach to Transitioning Indigenous and Remote Communities to Clean Energy.
Northern Regulatory and Legislative Frameworks 19.1 19.5 0.4 Funding in this program has remained consistent.
Northern and Arctic Environmental Sustainability 13.3 16.3 3.0 The net increase of $3M primarily reflects the new funding to Implement Canada's New Marine Conservation Targets.
Northern Strategic and Science Policy 13.2 5.9 (7.3) The net decrease of $7.3M reflects the decrease in funding for the measures to support a better future for Canada's North.
Northern Affairs Total 588.0 656.0 68.0
Internal services 138.8 124.3 (14.5) The net decrease of $14.5M primarily reflects the transfer of Indigenous Service Canada's portion of the legal services budget that remained in CIRNAC.
Total 4,722.5 5,833.5 1,111.05
1 Note 1: Funding of $94.1M to reimburse Indigenous groups who had repaid comprehensive land claims negotiation loans, is represented under the Negotiations of Claims and Self-Governement Agreements program in 2021-22, but was realigned under the Management and Implementation of Agreements and Treaties in 2022-23.

Biographies

The Hon. Marc Garneau
(LIB)
Hon. Marc Garneau
Jamie Schmale
(CPC)
Jamie Schmale
Marilène Gill
(BQ)
Marilène Gill
Jenica Atwin
(LIB)
Jenica Atwin
Jaime Battiste
(LIB)
Jaime Battiste
Michael V. Mcleod
(LIB)
Michael V. Mcleod
Marcus Powlowski
(LIB)
Marcus Powlowski
Patrick Weiler
(LIB)
Patrick Weiler
Martin Shields
(CPC)
Martin Shields
Shannon Stubbs
(CPC)
Shannon Stubbs
Gary Vidal,
(CPC)
Gary Vidal
Lori Idlout
(NDP)
Lori Idlout

Committee Member Biographies

The Hon. Marc Garneau, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Westmount, QC INAN Chair

Marc Garneau

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Born in Quebec City, Quebec, the Honourable Marc Garneau was first elected to the House of Commons in 2008, and re-elected in 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2021.

Mr. Garneau graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science in engineering physics and began his career in the Canadian Forces Maritime Command. In 1973 he received a PhD in electrical engineering from the Imperial College of Science and Technology in London, England.

From 1982 to 1983, he attended the Canadian Forces Command and Staff College in Toronto. While there, he was promoted to the rank of commander and was subsequently promoted to captain(N). Mr. Garneau retired from the Canadian Forces in 1989.

Mr. Garneau was also one of the first six Canadian Astronauts and he became the first Canadian in outer space in October 1984. In February 2001, he was appointed executive vice-president of the Canadian Space Agency and became its president in November 2001.

Mr. Garneau was Minister of Transport from 2015-2021 and Minister of Foreign Affairs January-October 2021 . Mr. Garneau is currently not in Cabinet.

Jamie Schmale, Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock, ON
Critic for Indigenous Services; Vice-Chair INAN

Jamie Schmale

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Born in Brampton, ON, Jamie Schmale was elected to the House of Commons for the first time in 2015, and re-elected in 2019 and 2021.

Prior to his election, Mr. Schmale served as the executive assistant and campaign manager for former Conservative MP Barry Devolin (Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, Ontario). He graduated from the Radio Broadcasting program at Loyalist College in Ontario and started his career as a news anchor. He later became a news director for CHUM media.

Mr. Schmale was the critic for Crown-Indigenous Relations in the 43rd Parliament. In the 42nd Parliament, Mr. Schmale served as the opposition critic for Northern Economic Development, and Deputy Critic for Natural Resources. He was a member of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (2015-2017) and the Standing Committee on Natural Resources (2017-2019).

Currently, Mr. Schmale serves as the critic for Indigenous Services.

Marilène Gill, Manicouagan, QC Critic Indigenous and Northern Affairs; Vice-Chair INAN

Marilène Gill

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Born in Sorel, QC, Marilène Gill was first elected to the House of Commons in 2015, and was re-elected in 2019 and 2021.

Prior to her election, Mrs. Gill was teaching at the college level and pursuing doctoral studies in literature. Her background also includes roles as a unionist, development officer, coordinator of the Table de concertation en condition feminine de la Côte-Nord. She is also involved in the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ). She has also acted as literary director for Éditions Trois-Pistoles, and has published personal works there for which she has received several awards and grants. Mrs. Gill was also political attaché to Michel Guimond, former member and chief whip of the Bloc Québécois.

Mrs. Gill is deputy whip, chair of the Young Families Caucus and critic for Indigenous and Northern Affairs for the Bloc Québécois.

Jenica Atwin, Fredericton, NB

Jenica Atwin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Jenica Atwin grew up in Oromocto, NB. She was first elected to the House of Commons in 2019 as a Member of the Green Party before joining the Liberal Party in June 2021.

Mrs. Atwin completed a Master's in Education at the University of New Brunswick.

Prior to being elected, she was an education consultant and researcher at a First Nations Education Centre. In 2016, she co-organized a spin-off of We Day focused on introducing First Nations youth to one another and helping those who have recently moved off of reserves.

She is a new member of INAN. She previously served on the COVID-19 Pandemic Committee.

Jaime Battiste, Sydney—Victoria, NS Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

Jaime Battiste

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Born on the Eskasoni First Nation, NS, Jaime Battiste was elected to the House of Commons in 2019 and re-elected in 2021. He is the first Mi'kmaw Member of Parliament in Canada.

Mr. Battiste graduated from Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University in 2004. He has held positions as a Professor, Senior Advisor, Citizenship Coordinator, and as a Regional Chief for the Assembly of First Nations.

Mr. Battiste's volunteer work over the years involves athletics, youth advocacy, community events, and advocacy for the Mi'kmaq Nation. He is a member of the Aboriginal Sport Circle and a part owner of the Eskasoni Junior B Eagles.

Mr. Battiste served as a representative to the Assembly of First Nation's National Youth Council from 2001-2006. In 2005, the National Aboriginal Healing Organization named him as one of the "National Aboriginal Role Models in Canada." In 2006, as the Chair of the Assembly of First Nations Youth Council, he was one of the founding members of the Mi'kmaw Maliseet Atlantic Youth Council (MMAYC), an organization that represents and advocates for Mi'kmaw and Maliseet youth within the Atlantic region. In 2018, Mr. Battiste was recognized with the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers, which is a Canadian decoration to honour volunteers who have made significant and continual contributions to their community.

Mr. Battiste was named Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations in December 2021.

He has been a member of INAN since February 2020 and has previously been a member of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans.

Michael V. Mcleod, Northwest Territories, NWT

Michael V. Mcleod

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Born in Fort Providence, NWT, Michael Mcleod was first elected to the House of Commons in 2015 and re-elected in 2019 and 2021.

Prior to entering federal politics, Mr. McLeod served Northwest Territories residents as a member of the Legislative Assembly from 1999-2011 and advised clients in the tourism industry as Tourism Development Officer for the Government of the Northwest Territories. He also previously served as mayor of Fort Providence, president of his Métis Local, and vice-president of Deh Cho Regional Council.

Mr. McLeod earned a diploma in Management Studies from Arctic College and began his career as a self-employed contractor. He has been a member of the Northwest Territories Tourism, NWT Public Utilities, and Mackenzie Valley Environment Impact Review Boards. The latter's mission, conducting fair and timely environmental assessments, remains a key interest.

Mr. McLeod was previously a member of INAN 2016-2017 and has served as a member of the Standing Committee on Finance and as Chair of the Arctic and Northern Caucus.

Marcus Powlowski, Thunder Bay—Rainy River, ON

Marcus Powlowski

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Born in Fort William, ON, Marcus Powlowski was first elected to the House of Commons in 2019 and re-elected in 2021.

Prior to being elected, Mr. Powlowski served as a physician in the Emergency Room at Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre. In addition to being a medical doctor, he has two law degrees - LL.B, LL.M from the universities of Toronto and Georgetown, respectively. He also attended Harvard University and obtained a Masters of Public Health in Health Law and Policy.

Mr. Powlowski worked as a doctor for two years in northern First Nations communities, and for seven years practicing medicine in several developing countries in Africa and Oceania. For several years, he worked as a consultant in health legislation for the World Health Organization. He also volunteered on a medical project in Ethiopia.

Mr. Powlowski has been a member of INAN since February 2020 and has also sat on the COVID-19 Pandemic Committee and the Standing Committee on Health.

Patrick Weiler, West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, BC

Patrick Weiler

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Born in West Vancouver, BC, Patrick Weiler was first elected to Parliament in 2019 and re-elected in 2021.

Prior to his election, Mr. Weiler was an advocate for safeguarding the environment as an environmental and natural resource management lawyer, representing First Nations, small businesses, municipalities, and non-profit organizations in Canada and internationally. Mr. Weiler has also worked in partnership with the United Nations and international development agencies, with a mission to improve the governance of natural resources and management of aquatic ecosystems.

Mr. Weiler completed a Bachelor of Arts at McGill University and received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Law.

Mr. Weiler served on the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, and the bi-partisan Climate Caucus and Tourism Caucus.

Martin Shields, Bow River, AB Deputy Critic Minister for Indigenous Services

Martin Shields

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Born in Lethbridge, AB, Martin Shields was first elected to the House of Commons in 2015, and reelected in 2019 and 2021.

Prior to his election to the House of Commons, Mr. Shields served as a teacher and administrator for 30 years and a part-time university instructor for 20 years. He has served as Mayor and Councilor of the City of Brooks, Board member and vice chair of the Palliser Regional Health Board, Shortgrass Regional Library, Alberta Provincial Library Trustees Association, Bow River Basin Council, as well as a Director and Vice President of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association.

He has previously served as the Director of Strathmore-Brooks Alberta Conservative Constituency Association and is a past President of the Medicine Hat Federal Conservative Constituency Association.

He has served on several committees, including the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, and the Standing Committee on the Status of Women. He also served as vice chair of the CPC-Alberta MP Caucus.

Mr. Shields is currently the CPC deputy critic for Indigenous Services.

Shannon Stubbs, Lakeland, AB

Shannon Stubbs

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Born in Chipman, AB, Shannon Stubbs was first elected to Parliament in 2015, and re-elected in 2019 and 2021.

Prior to her election, she worked for several years in the Oil Sands Business Unit in the Alberta Department of Energy and in the International Offices and Trade Division of Alberta Economic Development. She was then a Senior Consultant with Hill + Knowlton Canada where she advocated for clients across the health and pharmaceutical, oil and gas, not for profit and charity, and education sectors. She also contributed to a successful initiative for the expansion of energy trades and technology education and apprenticeship training with Government and Community Relations at SAIT Polytechnic.

Mrs. Stubbs is a new member of INAN. She previously served as the Critic for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and as Critic for Natural Resources. She was the Vice Chair of the Standing Committees on Public Safety and National Security, Natural Resources, and the Special Select Standing Committee for Pay Equity.

Gary Vidal, Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River, SK Critic for Crown-Indigenous Relations

Gary vidal

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Born in Meadow Lake, SK, Gary Vidal was elected to the House of Commons for the first time in 2019 and re-elected in 2021.

Prior to his election, Mr. Vidal served as Mayor of Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan from 2011 to 2019. He studied at the University of Saskatchewan and Briercrest Bible College. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA) and is a partner in the accounting firm Pliska Vidal & Co. since 1988. He was also Vice Chair of Saskatchewan City Mayors' Caucus from 2016 to 2018. He was a member of the SaskWater Board of Directors from 2008 to 2017. In this position, he also served as Chair of the Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee, Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee, and Chair of the Board from 2015 to 2017.

Mr. Vidal has volunteered in a variety of leadership capacities in his local church as well as on the board of Bethel Gospel Camp, an interdenominational children's bible camp. Other volunteer activities include coaching and managing minor hockey, baseball, and soccer teams. In 2012, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

Mr. Vidal previously served as the critic for Indigenous Services, and is currently the critic for Crown-Indigenous Relations. He has been a member of INAN since February 2020 and also sat on the Special Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic during the last Parliament (2019-2021).

Lori Idlout, Nunavut, NV Critic – Northern Affairs; Critic – Indigenous Services; Critic – Crown-Indigenous Relations

Lori Idlout

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Born in Igloolik, NU, Lori Idlout was first elected to the House of Commons in 2021.

Prior to her election Ms. Idlout practiced law in Iqaluit with her own firm, Qusugaq Law. She represented the group protesting against the Baffinland Iron Mine's expansion, as well as serving as the technical adviser for the Ikajutit Hunters and Trappers Organization during a public hearing on the issue. Between 2004 and 2011, Ms. Idlout served as the executive director of the Nunavut Embrace Life Council, a not-for-profit organization committed to suicide prevention. She had previously worked for Nunavut's Department of Health and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated as a policy analyst, and was the founder of Coalition of Nunavut DEAs as a director of the Iqaluit District Education Authority in order to advocate for educational services.

Ms. Idlout received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Lakehead University in 1997, and a doctorate in law from the University of Ottawa (2018).

She is a new member of INAN and the NDP critic for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and Indigenous Services.

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