THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

OTTAWA, Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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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, Coyle, Francis, Greenwood, Hartling, McNair, Prosper and Tannas (8).

Participating in the meeting: Sara Fryer and Antoine Csuzdi-Vallée, analysts, Library of Parliament.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, May 30, 2024, the committee continued its consideration of the subject matter of Bill S-268, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Indian Act.

WITNESSES:

Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations:

Bobby Cameron, Chief;

John C. Hill, Legal Counsel.

Tsuut'ina Nation:

Roy Whitney, Chief;

Terry Braun, General Counsel.

Bobby Cameron and Roy Whitney each made a statement and, together with John C. Hill and Terry Braun, answered questions.

At 7:45 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Sébastien Payet

Clerk of the Committee