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During question period on Indigenous affairs, Conservative members raised two issues. Billy Morin said the government promised in 2020 to make First Nations policing an essential service through new legislation, and asked when that bill would be introduced. Minister Gary Anandasangaree replied that the government is working with First Nations and Inuit police services and increasing funding and resources, and he asked the opposition to support the government’s lawful access bill (the Lawful Access Act, 2026), which would give police expanded tools to obtain electronic data during investigations. Bob Zimmer cited rising meal counts at a community food centre in Iqaluit and asked why the government considers the food security situation in Nunavut acceptable. Minister Rebecca Chartrand replied that food subsidies alone will not fix northern food insecurity, and said the government is working with 124 Nutrition North communities to develop local food solutions.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal
“We are giving First Nations and Inuit police more money to keep communities safe. If the opposition cares about public safety, they should stop blocking our bill that gives police access to data.”

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Mr. Speaker, we have been working with first nations and Inuit police in communities across Canada to ensure the safety and security of all those in the communities. We are increasing the number of resources available for infrastructure, and we continue to ensure that funding is applied throughout the year. What I do want to say is that if the party opposite is serious about public safety, the number one issue that has been sought is lawful access, which is Bill C-22, which the party opposite is blocking and obstructing as we speak.

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Rebecca Chartrand

Liberal
“Discounts on food are not enough to fix hunger in the North. We are working with 124 northern communities to help them build their own local food economies.”

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Mr. Speaker, we know that a food subsidy alone will not solve the food insecurity issue. That is why we have been working to engage 124 of the nutrition north communities to ensure that we work with them to find the solutions for their communities. What we are working toward is moving from a food subsidy to a food economy. That means a whole-of-government approach. I continue looking forward to working with the member opposite to find solutions.

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