Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs Assembly
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Questions
Chief Sarazin addresses Minister Many Gull-Masty (ISC), Rebecca Ally (CIRNAC), Francois-Phillipe Champagne (Finance and National Revenue) on stage.
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The questions Chief Sarazin asked:
"The Major Project's Office and Cabinet Ministers often say they will seek the consent of First Nations before they proceed with major economic development projects will you commit to only proceeding with the major projects after you secure the consent of First Nations?"
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"The infrastructure gap for First Nations in Ontario is $58 billion as per a report co-developed between Indigenous Service Canada and the AF. Will you commit to closing the First Nation infrastructure gap through the Major Projects Office, Building Canada Act or other mechanisms to expedite project development?
