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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN)
44th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 19
Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 4:05 p.m. to 6:14 p.m.
Televised
Presiding
Hon. Marc Garneau, Chair (Liberal)

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• Arnold Viersen for Jamie Schmale (Conservative)
Library of Parliament
• Olivier Leblanc-Laurendeau, Analyst
• Marlisa Tiedemann, Analyst
Committee Business
The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $22,500, for the study of Arctic sovereignty, security and emergency preparedness of Indigenous Peoples, be adopted.

Administration and Accessibility of Indigenous Peoples to the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program
As an individual
• Rudy Malak, Pharmacist, Little Current Guardian Pharmacy
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
• Angela Grier, Lead, Indigenous Initiatives
Innu Takuaikan Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam
• Marceline Tshernish, Director, Health Sector
Kikino Metis Settlement
• Lee Thom, Elected Official
Manitoba Métis Federation
• Frances Chartrand, Minister of Health and Wellness
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan
• Marg Friesen, Minister of Health
• Adel Panahi, Director, Health
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, the committee resumed its study of administration and accessibility of Indigenous Peoples to the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program.

Lee Thom, Frances Chartrand and Marg Friesen made a statement and, with Adel Panahi, answered questions.

At 5:08 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 5:11 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Rudy Malak, Angela Grier and Marceline Tshernish made statements and answered questions.

At 6:14 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Vanessa Davies
Clerk of the committee