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Jamie Schmale

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 9, 2023
Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Nov/9/23
Mr. Jamie Schmale (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock, CPC)
  • 03:58:32 p.m.
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Thank you, Chair. Thank you to our witnesses on this very important topic. I have a very short time, so if I jump in and cut someone off, I do apologize. It will be more in the essence of time. Mr. Belcourt, since you're sitting in front of us, why don't I start with you? In our last meeting, we had a conversation with the Manitoba Métis Federation. They were indicating that in order to, in their words, make this bill better, to improve this bill, they suggested removing the MNO—the Métis Nation of Ontario—from this piece of legislation. As you are a founding member of that organization, I would like to quickly get your thoughts on that.
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Nov/9/23
Mr. Jamie Schmale
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Some of the justification for that.... I'm just reading from their transcript here. They are talking about membership and some questions around how the MNO works its membership list. Did you want to comment on those concerns?
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Nov/9/23
Mr. Jamie Schmale
  • 04:01:46 p.m.
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I'll quote the Manitoba Métis Federation when talking about their membership and how they align their membership. When we questioned them, the quote was.... I've lost the quote. They basically—I'm paraphrasing here—referenced, of course, Louis Riel. They referenced the beading they have, as you do as well, and their connection to jigging—that type of thing. Did you maybe want to put forward how membership in Ontario is granted if you know it off the top...? I know you've been....
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Nov/9/23
Mr. Jamie Schmale
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No, that's the quote I'm using from the Manitoba Métis.
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Nov/9/23
Mr. Jamie Schmale
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I guess the point I'm trying to make is that when the Métis in Manitoba were asked that question, that was basically the answer. I've lost the quote here, but that was basically the answer in a roundabout sort of way. I just want to talk about how Ontario looks at its members and determines its membership.
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Nov/9/23
Mr. Jamie Schmale
  • 04:04:03 p.m.
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Okay. Perfect. I just want to get Mr. Sanderson in.
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Nov/9/23
Mr. Jamie Schmale
  • 04:04:34 p.m.
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It is with regard to membership. I don't know if you have a question on that or a comment.
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