Question Period Note: Funding Supports - COVID-19

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Reference number:
ISC-2022-10018
Date received:
Dec 17, 2021
Organization:
Indigenous Services Canada
Name of Minister:
Hajdu, Patty (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Indigenous Services

Suggested Response:

• As of April 2021, following the Budget 2021 announcements, the Government of Canada has committed over $5.4 billion to support Indigenous communities and organizations through the pandemic.

• The support provided to Indigenous communities and organizations is broad and intended to cover a range challenges that may be faced during the pandemic such as: public health responses; community safety; elder care; food security; and education and business supports.

• Canada has and continues to rely on local leadership to ensure that needs are met and communities remain able to respond effectively to the pandemic.

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Additional Information:

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