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
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
- The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister (appearing in person)
- Christiane Fox, Deputy Minister (TBC)
- Philippe Thompson, Chief Finances, Results and Delivery Officer (appearing in person)
- Joanne Wilkinson, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations
- Patrick Boucher, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch
- Chris Rainer, Director General, Evaluation and Policy Redesign Branch
Panel #2 (2 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
Crown-Indigenous Relations
- The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister (appearing virtually)
- Daniel Quan-Watson, Deputy Minister (TBC)
- 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
Northern Affairs
- The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs (appearing in person)
- Paula Isaak, Associate Deputy Minister, Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs
- 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
- Supplementary Estimates presents information to Parliament on Government of Canada spending requirements not sufficiently developed in time for inclusion in the Main Estimates. Supplementary Estimates (C) are the last estimates for 2021–2022.
- Eligible items are:
- Treasury Board Submissions that are expected to be approved by January 31, 2022;
- Reprofiles;
- Transfers between Votes within the organization and between organizations;
- Increases to existing grants that are to be funded within the Vote; and
- Increases to vote-netted revenues.
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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
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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
Key Initiatives (in dollars) | Personnel | Other Operating Costs | Vote 1c Operating | Grants | Contributions | Vote 10c Grants and Contributions | Voted Total | Total Statutory | Total |
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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 |
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ANNEX A
Transfers (in dollars) | Personnel | Other Operating Costs | Vote 1c Operating | Grants | Contributions | Vote 10c Grants and Contributions | Voted Total |
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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 | ||||
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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 | ||||||
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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 |
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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.
2020-2021 Expenditures |
2021-22 Main Estimates |
2021-22 Estimates to Date |
2022-23 Main Estimates |
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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
Crown-Indigenous Relations | 5,053.2 | Northern Affairs | 656.0 |
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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
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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).
Vote 10 - Grants and Contributions | 4,804.0 |
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(S) Comprehensive Land Claim Settlements | 4.1 |
Total | 4,808.1 |
Vote 1 - Operating expenditures | 972.2 |
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(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)
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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:
|
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
Committee Member Biographies
The Hon. Marc Garneau, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Westmount, QC INAN Chair
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.