Press Release Department: Federal - Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) issued a statement regarding the transfer of responsibility for emergency management services for Manitoba flood evacuees. "While the Manitoba Association of Native Firefighters (MANFF) has done important work in the areas of emergency preparedness and response, their capacity to deliver long-term recovery services and support … Read more

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) congratulated Long Plain First Nation on the establishment of their urban reserve in the city of Winnipeg. The new reserve is located near Polo Park shopping complex in Winnipeg. Bounded by St. Matthews Avenue on the north, Madison Street on the west, Silver Avenue on … Read more

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) issued a statement on the passing of First Nation leader Elijah Harper. "It is with regret that I learned of the passing of Elijah Harper, a dedicated First Nations leader and advocate," said Valcourt. The full statement is available online. Call 819-997-0002.

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) joined Chief Joanna Bernard of the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation and Madeleine Dube, New Brunswick Minister of Social Development and MLA for Edmundston-Saint-Basile, to cut the ribbon to officially open the Grey Rock Power Centre located within Edmundston, New Brunswick. The Madawaska Maliseet First Nation … Read more

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) announced the Government of Canada is prepared to invest in new multi-unit housing for residents of Attawapiskat First Nation. The government is offering up to $2.2 million for multi-unit, sustainable housing proposed by the First Nation in its housing strategy, which was submitted to Aboriginal … Read more

At the request of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario Greg Rickford (Kenora, Ont.) met with evacuees of the Kashechewan First Nation, as … Read more

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) issued a statement on the Government of Canada's support for First Nations faced with spring flooding. "First Nation communities in Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan are faced with flooding, or an elevated risk of flooding, this spring. To help protect the health, safety and property of … Read more

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) announced the coming into force of the Nunavut Waters Regulations under the Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act. New Nunavut Waters Regulations will build on existing efforts to streamline approvals for resource projects, strengthen environmental protection and support Canada's Northern Strategy. Specific improvements … Read more

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) and Clement Chartier, president of the Metis National Council (MNC), met to renew the 2008 Metis Nation Protocol and sign a new Governance and Financial Accountability Accord. The protocol establishes a process for Canada and the Metis Nation to conduct discussions on a range of … Read more

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) issued a statement following Bill S-2, Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act, passing second reading in the House of Commons. Valcourt said that government was taking action to ensure that families living on reserve have similar rights and protections as other Canadians. … Read more