SummarySpren for "Indigenous peoples"
- • The carbon tax is driving up the cost of living for First Nations communities, and Chiefs of Ontario are taking the government to court over it.
• Despite increased spending on Indigenous Services Canada, the department is not achieving its targets and is instead bloating the bureaucracy and paying high-priced consultants, while 10 drinking water advisories remain in the Kenora district.
- • The federal carbon pricing system is revenue-neutral, with proceeds being returned to the jurisdiction where they are collected. In Ontario, the federal government is returning proceeds to individuals, families, business owners, farmers, and indigenous governments through direct payments and targeted programs.
• The Government of Canada is returning 1% of the fuel-charge proceeds to indigenous governments in eight provinces, totaling $282 million over four years, to support economic reconciliation and strengthen indigenous-Crown partnerships on climate action.
- • The government is returning 1% of proceeds from the carbon tax to indigenous communities, which is a low amount.
• The carbon tax is driving up the cost of living and transportation in remote, northern communities, making it difficult for them to access critical services.
- • Canada has committed to advancing first nations climate leadership as the cornerstone of its response to climate change.
• Canada is working with the Chiefs of Ontario and other first nations partners to develop a joint roadmap for improving its partnership with first nations on climate action.