THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
OTTAWA, Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples met this day at 9:01 a.m., in room C128, Senate of Canada Building, the deputy chair, the Honourable Margo Greenwood, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Clement, Francis, Greenwood, Karetak-Lindell, McCallum, McPhedran, Pate, Prosper, Sorensen and Tannas (10).
Participating in the meeting: Sara Fryer and Allison Lowenger, Analysts, Library of Parliament.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, the committee continued its consideration of the subject matter of Part 4 and those elements contained in Division 35 of Part 5 of Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025.
WITNESSES:
Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach:
Chief Louise Nattawapio;
Christina Caron, Legal Counsel.
Naskapi Police Force:
William Moffat, Chief of Police.
Public Safety Canada:
Adrian Walraven, Director General, Indigenous Affairs.
Chief Louise Nattawapio and William Moffat each made a statement and, together with Christina Caron, answered questions.
At 10:01 a.m., the committee suspended.
At 10:13 a.m., the committee resumed.
Adrian Walraven made a statement and answered questions.
At 10:52 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Sébastien Payet
Clerk of the Committee