THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

OTTAWA, Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples met this day at 6:45 p.m., in room C128, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Brian Francis, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Arnot, Audette, Coyle, Francis, Greenwood, LaBoucane-Benson and Martin (7).

Participating in the meeting: Brittany Collier and Sara Fryer, analysts, Library of Parliament.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, May 4, 2023, the committee continued its examination of Bill C-29, An Act to provide for the establishment of a national council for reconciliation.

WITNESSES:

60s Scoop Legacy of Canada:

Katherine Strongwind, Director (by videoconference).

Native Women's Association of Canada:

Carol McBride, President;

Lisa J. Smith, Interim Advisor to the President.

Warshield:

Max FineDay, Chief Executive Officer.

Manitoba Métis Federation:

William Goodon, Cabinet Minister.

As individuals:

David MacDonald, Professor of Political Science, University of Guelph (by videoconference).

Kenneth B. Young, Barrister and solicitor (by videoconference).

Katherine Strongwind, Carol McBride and David MacDonald each made a statement and, together with Lisa J. Smith, answered questions.

At 7:44 p.m., the committee suspended.

At 7:50 p.m., the committee resumed.

Max FineDay, Kenneth B. Young, and William Goodon each made a statement and answered questions.

At 8:43 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Andrea Mugny

Clerk of the Committee