THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
EVIDENCE
OTTAWA, Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples met with videoconference this day at 9 a.m. [ET] for clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-45, An Act to amend the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, to make consequential amendments to other Acts, and to make a clarification relating to another Act; and, in camera, for the consideration of a draft report.
Senator Brian Francis (Chair) in the chair.
[English]
The Chair: I would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe nation and is now home to many other nations, Metis and Inuit peoples from across Turtle Island.
I am Mi’kmaw Senator Brian Francis from Epekwitk, also known as Prince Edward Island, and I am the Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples.
I will now ask committee members in attendance to introduce themselves by stating their names and province or territory.
Senator Arnot: I’m David Arnot. I’m a senator from Saskatchewan, Treaty 6 territory.
Senator LaBoucane-Benson: Patti LaBoucane-Benson, Alberta, Treaty 6 territory.
Senator Klyne: Good morning and welcome. I am Marty Klyne, a senator from Saskatchewan, Treaty 4 territory.
Senator Sorensen: Karen Sorensen, Alberta, Banff National Park, Treaty 7 territory.
Senator Tannas: Scott Tannas from Alberta.
Senator Coyle: Mary Coyle, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Mi’kma’ki.
Senator Audette: [Indigenous language spoken] Michèle Audette. I live in the [Indigenous language spoken], and we can also call it Quebec.
Senator Greenwood: Good morning. I am Margo Greenwood from British Columbia, Treaty 6 territory.
The Chair: Thank you, colleagues.
We have with us a few departmental officials from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and from the Department of Justice Canada who will be available to answer any technical questions senators may have.
Before we begin, I would like to remind senators of a few points. If at any point a senator is not clear about where we are in the process, please ask for clarification. I want to ensure that we all have the same understanding. If a senator is opposed to an entire clause, I would remind you that, in committee, the proper process is to vote against the clause as standing as part of the bill. Finally, I wish to remind senators that if there is any uncertainty as to the result of a voice vote or a show of hands, the most effective route is to request a roll call vote, which provides unambiguous results. Senators are aware that any tied vote negates the motion in question.
With that, are there any questions? Seeing none, is it agreed that the committee proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-45, An Act to amend the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, to make consequential amendments to other Acts, and to make a clarification relating to another Act? Agreed or not?
Hon. Senators: Agreed.
The Chair: Agreed. Should the title stand postponed?
Hon. Senators: Agreed.
The Chair: Is it agreed, with leave, that clauses be grouped in groups of 10?
Hon. Senators: Agreed.
The Chair: Agreed. Shall clauses 1 to 10 carry?
Hon. Senators: Agreed.
The Chair: Shall clauses 11 to 20 carry?
Hon. Senators: Agreed.
The Chair: Shall clauses 21 to 30 carry?
Hon. Senators: Agreed.
The Chair: Shall clauses 31 to 40 carry?
Hon. Senators: Agreed.
The Chair: Shall clauses 41 to 50 carry?
Hon. Senators: Agreed.
The Chair: Shall clauses 51 to 60 carry?
Hon. Senators: Agreed.
The Chair: Shall clauses 61 to 63 carry?
Hon. Senators: Agreed.
The Chair: Shall the title carry?
Hon. Senators: Agreed.
The Chair: Shall the bill carry?
Hon. Senators: Agreed.
The Chair: Does the committee wish to consider appending observations to the report? Yes or no?
Hon. Senators: No.
The Chair: No. Okay. Is it agreed that I report this bill to the Senate?
Hon. Senators: Agreed.
The Chair: Thank you, senators. We will now go in camera.
(The committee continued in camera.)