Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Aboriginal Peoples
Issue 11 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Tuesday, June 21, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met at 9:35 a.m., this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Nick G. Sibbeston, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Adams, Pearson, Peterson, Rompkey, P.C., Sibbeston, St. Germain, P.C., and Watt (7).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Mary Hurley and Lisa Patterson.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Monday, June 20, 2005, the committee began its study of Bill C-56, An Act to give effect to the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement and the Labrador Inuit Tax Treatment Agreement.
APPEARING:
The Honourable Susan Barnes, P.C., M.P., Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians;
The Honourable Thomas G. Rideout, Minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs in the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
WITNESSES:
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada:
Gail Mitchell, Director, Policy and Coordination, Comprehensive Claims Branch;
Michael Delaney, Legal Counsel, Legal Services.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador:
Ruby Carter, Senior Negotiator, Department of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs;
David Hughes, Director, Policy and Planning, Department of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs.
Labrador Inuit Association:
William Andersen III, President;
Toby Andersen, Chief Negotiator;
Veryan Haysom, Negotiator, Legal Counsel.
The Chair opened the meeting by saying a prayer in Slavey language.
Ms. Barnes, Mr. Rideout and Mr. William Andersen each made a statement (Mr. Rideout via videoconference) and, with Mr. Haysom, Mr. Toby Andersen and Ms. Mitchell, answered questions.
At 11:08 a.m. it was agreed that the Committee proceed to clause by clause consideration of Bill C-56.
It was agreed that the title, the preamble and clause 1 stand postponed.
It was agreed that clause 2 and 3 carry.
It was agreed that clauses 4 to 7carry.
It was agreed that clauses 8 to 15 carry.
It was agreed that clause 16 to 27 carry.
It was agreed that clause 1 carry.
It was agreed that the preamble carry.
It was agreed that the title carry.
It was agreed that the bill be adopted without amendment.
It was agreed that the bill be reported to the Senate.
At 11:10 a.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday June 22, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met at 6:10 p.m., this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Nick G. Sibbeston, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Buchanan, P.C., Peterson, Sibbeston, St. Germain, P.C., and Watt (5).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament: Mary Hurley and Lisa Patterson.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, February 22, 2005, the committee continued its examination of the subject matter of Bill S-16, An Act providing for the Crown's recognition of self-governing First Nations of Canada. (See Issue No. 6, Tuesday, May 3, 2005, for the full text of the Order of Reference.)
WITNESSES:
Native Women's Association of Canada:
Beverley Jacobs, President;
Sherry Lewis, Executive Director.
Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council:
Grand Chief Rose Laboucan, Chief, Driftpile First Nation;
Vice-Grand Chief Roland Twinn, Treaty 8; Chief of the Sawridge First Nation.
Ermineskin Cree Nation, Treaty 6, Alberta:
Willie Littlechild.
Southern Chiefs' Organization:
Chief Robert Daniels, Chief, Swan Lake First Nation;
Southern Grand Chief Chris Henderson.
As individuals:
Elder William Dreaver;
Marshall Dreaver, Interpreter.
The Chair invited elder William Dreaver to say a prayer.
Ms. Jacobs made a statement and answered questions.
Ms. Laboucan, Mr. Twinn and Mr. Littlechild each made a statement and answered questions.
Mr. Daniels and Mr. Henderson each made a presentation and answered questions.
It was agreed that the following material be filed as exhibit with the Clerk of the Committee.
- Presentation by Chief Robert Daniels of the Swan Lake First Nation, dated June 22, 2005 (Exhibit 5900-1.38/ A1-S-16-11-``4'')
- Speaking notes prepared by Wilton Littlechild, dated June 22, 2005 (Exhibit 5900-1.38/A1-S-16-11-``5'')
Mr. William Dreaver made a statement in Cree language which was interpreted in English by Mr. Marshall Dreaver.
The Chair invited elder William Dreaver to close the meeting by saying a prayer.
At 9:18 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Gaëtane Lemay
Clerk of the Committee