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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 13

Tuesday, December 7, 2004

The Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development met at 9:04 a.m. this day, in Room 269 West Block, the Chair, Nancy Karetak-Lindell, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Hon. Sue Barnes, André Bellavance, Jeremy Harrison, Nancy Karetak-Lindell, Pat Martin, Carol Skelton, David Smith, Lloyd St. Amand and Roger Valley.

Acting Members present: Marc Boulianne for Bernard Cleary.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Mary Hurley, Analyst . House of Commons: Susan Baldwin, Legislative Clerk.

Appearing: Hon. Andy Scott, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.

Witnesses: First Nations Statistics Institute: Tom Bressette, Interim Chairperson, Advisory Panel, Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point. First Nations Financial Management Advisory Board: Harold Calla, Chairman, Councillor, Squamish Nation. Indian Taxation Advisory Board: Strater Crowfoot, Chairman. First Nations Finance Authority: Deanna Hamilton, President and Chief Executive Officer. Indian Taxation Advisory Board: Clarence (Manny) Jules, Spokesperson, First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act. Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development : Brenda Kustra, Director General of Governance, Lands and Trust Services - First Nations Governance Directorate. First Nations Finance Authority: Tim Raybould, Senior Policy Advisor. Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development : Paul Salembier, General Counsel, Legislative initiatives, Legal Services.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference of Friday, November 19, 2004, the Committee commenced consideration of Bill C-20, An Act to provide for real property taxation powers of first nations, to create a First Nations Tax Commission, First Nations Financial Management Board, First Nations Finance Authority and First Nations Statistical Institute and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.

The Minister made a statement, and with the other witnesses, answered questions.

At 9:57 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 10:04 a.m., the sitting resumed.

Clarence (Manny Jules), Deanna Hamilton, Harold Calla, Tom Bressette and Strater Crowfoot made statements and answered questions.

At 10:58 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Jean-Philippe Brochu
Clerk of the Committee

2004/12/08 10:48 a.m.