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Federal budget 2021: $18 billion is a step towards closing gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities

But where does the 2021 budget stand on investments in Indigenous people and communities? The pandemic continues to pose significant and unique risks to Indigenous people. They are disproportionately at risk of public health emergencies, and have been battling systemic and social inequities all while fighting COVID-19. Investment needs are both urgent and substantial. It is clear that the budget tabled by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, showcases unprecendented levels of funding for all Canadians and for Indigenous people. Funds to MMIWG and community infrastructure The investments presented in Chapter 8 of budget 2021 show investments in excess of $18 billion over the next five years to “improve the quality of life and create new opportunities for people living in Indigenous communities.”

Indigenous leaders say it s time for a First Nation Governor General

The Confederacy of Treaty Six sent a letter to the Queen expressing their concern over the vacant position. “The Chief Justice of Canada can sit in for a short period, but a concern arises when legislation is enacted that might affect us – what happens if the legislation ends up before the judge? It would be better to have a Governor General in place as soon as possible,” the letter reads. “We wanted to remind our treaty partner – the Crown – of our concern that at this time in the state of Canada having no representative of herself,” said Grand Chief Vernon Watchmaker.

MMIWG Report Commissioner Calls For Government Transparency On Response

“Tell us where you are at. Give us some information,” Michele Audette said. Kelly Geraldine Malone, Canadian Press 02/13/2021 06:37pm EST THE CANADIAN PRESS Commissioner Michele Audette speaks during ceremonies marking the release of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women report in Gatineau, Que. on June 3, 2019. MONTREAL A commissioner who served on the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls implored the federal government for more transparency on its response to the final report’s calls for change. Michele Audette’s remarks came on Saturday during what she and other advocates described as a time when Indigenous women are facing heightened risks of violence in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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