Translation of "Affaires encours " (French → English) :

(Return tabled) Question No. 65 Mr. Charlie Angus: With respect to the third party management (TPM) of First Nations by Indian and Northern Affairs (INAC), with specific reference to only those managed by the Northern Ontario office over the last ten years: (a) how many First Nations reserves have been operating under TPM, for how long, which reserves have been so designated and for each of the reserves listed, who acts as their third party manager; (b) according to each band council, on what date did each agreement come into force, what was the amount of debt they held at the time, what debt repayment plan was put into effect for each ...[+++]and what is the current amount of outstanding debt held by each band council; (c) what requirements must be met by a band council to get out of TPM, who determines those requirements, how many bands have met those requirements and when; (d) how many audits has INAC, or its designated proxies, undertaken with respect to TPMs and their direction of First Nations bands, (i) on what date were such audits prepared, (ii) by whom, (iii) with respect to the management of which bands, (iv) what were the key findings of each audit, (v) what recommendations were implemented, (vi) has any audit resulted in the termination or non-renewal of the contract between the TPM and INAC, if so, which ones and why, (vii) has any audit warranted a police investigation, if so, which ones and what was the outcome; (e) according to each community operating under TPM, (i) what management or other fees were charged, on a monthly and annual basis, (ii) for what were the fees charged, (iii) have any TPMs received extra commissions, bonuses or any other financial reward for their work and, if so, on what date were such monies awarded, for what, and to which TPMs, (iv) what percentage of each band’s operating budget do such costs represent, on a monthly and annual basis; (f) how many contracts (separate of TPMs agreements) have been awarded by INAC, or a TPM act ...

We have the issue of matrimonial property, which I think many women here understand, where aboriginal women face the possibility of losing their land, their home, or their property during divorce because the matrimonial property law under the Department of Indian Affairs favours the male.

Given the bias of this legislation in favour of the accuser and the prevailing climate of political correctness that we seem to be obsessed with, even many innocent employers will frequently lose their cases, incurring penalties, as well as court costs and lost time.

4. Asks the Commission to take appropriate steps to establish a comprehensive system to blacklist rogue undertakings and to exclude them from competing for or being awarded further contracts and subsidies and to alert third parties to possible risks in conducting business with such undertakings; nevertheless advises the Commission that for reasons of legal certainty clear criteria for the entry onto such a blacklist and appropriate procedures of appeal should be established;

Why not admit that NAFTA came about largely because of all the efforts made by Quebecers? I am thinking here particularly about the present Quebec Minister of International Affairs, Bernard Landry, who insisted so much on the necessity of free trade for Canada and of course for Quebec (1150) In response to the question raised by my hon. colleague who is wondering how in God's name we will make Quebecers aware of all the incredible risks that lie ahead for them, I say this: The best way to inform Quebecers about these so-called risks- ...[+++]The Acting Speaker (Mrs. Maheu): Order, please.