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During oral questions on Indigenous affairs, a Liberal member asked about a new emergency management agreement involving the Abegweit First Nation and Prince Edward Island, noting that climate change is increasing emergencies like floods, wildfires and storms and that Indigenous communities should be equal partners in emergency preparedness. The Minister of Indigenous Services replied that a first-of-its-kind multilateral agreement had just been signed among the First Nation, the province and the federal government, and said it recognizes the First Nation as a full partner in responding to emergencies.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Kent MacDonald

Liberal

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“Climate change is making natural disasters worse. Indigenous communities need to be equal partners in preparing for emergencies. Can the minister update us on the new emergency agreement with the Abegweit First Nation and Prince Edward Island?”
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Mr. Speaker, that is a hard act to follow, but as we are dealing with climate change, and it continues to increase the frequency and severity of emergencies like flooding, wildfires and storms, it is critical that indigenous communities are recognized as equal partners in emergency preparedness and response efforts that keep community members safe. Can the Minister of Indigenous Services update this House on the historic agreement signed with the Abegweit First Nation and the Government of P.E.I., and on how our government is advancing indigenous-led approaches to emergency management and community resilience in P.E.I. and across the country?

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Mandy Gull-Masty

Liberal
“We signed a new deal with Prince Edward Island and the Abegweit First Nation. It treats the First Nation as a full partner when responding to emergencies.”
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Mr. Speaker, we have just signed a historic, first-of-its-kind, multilateral emergency management agreement among the Abegweit First Nation, the Government of P.E.I. and our new government. I want to thank Chief Gould and his council for hosting this important event. The agreement recognizes Abegweit First Nation as a full and equal partner in emergency management. It strengthens planning, preparedness and coordination in regionally specific ways that are culturally appropriate and responsive to community needs. Working in partnerships with indigenous people is something I am proud of doing.

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