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During question period on Indigenous affairs, a Liberal member asked the Minister of Indigenous Services for an update on a recent Canadian Human Rights Tribunal decision related to First Nations child and family services in Ontario. The minister replied that the government is providing $8.5 billion so First Nations in Ontario can make their own decisions about caring for their children, and she congratulated the Chiefs of Ontario, the Nishnawbe Aski Nation and other Ontario First Nations for their work toward prevention-focused services.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Terry Duguid

Liberal

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“First Nations in Ontario want to care for their own children. Can the minister update the House on the recent human rights decision and how it helps them do that?”
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Mr. Speaker, for far too long, first nations leaders and communities in Ontario have called for a child and family services system that reflects their cultures, their priorities and the right to care for their own children. Can the Minister of Indigenous Services update the House on the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s decision on the Ontario final agreement and how this historic milestone advances first nations‑led child and family services reform?

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Mandy Gull-Masty

Liberal
“We are giving $8.5 billion to First Nations in Ontario so they can make decisions for their own children. This money will help them prevent problems before they start.”
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Mr. Speaker, that is an important question. I want to sincerely congratulate the Chiefs of Ontario, the Nishnawbe Aski Nation and the Ontario first nations that have worked tirelessly to be the ones making the decisions for their own children. On May 29, we honoured the start of this work, based not only in culture but also in ceremony, to undertake this work. Through this historic investment, $8.5 billion means predictable, stable funding. It will also go to ensuring that prevention efforts are a priority. We are supporting this critical work. We are committed to continuing—

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