HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE WATER EMERGENCY SERVICES UPDATE Housing and
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HOUSING, INFRASTRUCTURE, WATER & EMERGENCY SERVICES UPDATE Housing and Infrastructure Staff July 22, 2019 June 20, 2019, Slide 1
ISSUE #1: • Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act - National Engagement Results • Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act - Refined Preliminary Concepts document • Discussion on Refined Preliminary Concepts with Chiefs • Presentation of Resolution “Endorsement of Refined Preliminary Concepts” for Safe Drinking Water Legislation for First Nations June 20, 2019, Slide 2
Our collective mandate on water comes from two AFN resolutions; – 26/2018, Support for a First Nations Safe Drinking Water Legislation Preliminary Concepts; and – Emergency Resolution 98/2018 mandates seeking consultation on the 1, 4 -Dioxane water quality guideline recently promulgated. • June 20, 2019, Slide 3
• The current Safe Drinking Water for First Nation Act (SDWFNA) came into force in November 2013 without First Nations consultation • AFN has been mandated to seek repeal and replacement of the legislation through co-development with First Nations and the Federal Government. June 20, 2019, Slide 4
• We continue to put pressure on the Federal Government to address these advisories and remind them of their promise to end all long-term boil-water advisories by March 2021. • National Engagement process with all First Nations in Canada is complete. • The main input we have heard from First Nations across the country are… June 20, 2019, Slide 5
Preliminary Results of the National Engagement on First Nations Water • It was noted that it is useful to have as much data from First Nations as possible to help build a strong business case to argue for increased resources. • The ISC regional offices are not accountable to First Nations on what resources they have available to address the needs in the regions. • Lack of transparency on the allocation process and why certain regions get the funding amounts they receive. June 20, 2019, Slide 6
Preliminary Results of the National Engagement on First Nations Water • • • First Nations across Canada are pursuing different models and approaches. For example, the Atlantic Policy Congress Water Authority and First Nation Housing and Infrastructure Authority in BC are exploring the possibility of taking over programs (similar to what the First Nations Health Authority has done for health programs). The point was made that First Nations are not opposed to regulations but without adequate resources it is impossible to meet the regulations. There was much concern expressed about the need to protect source water and that it is more expensive to treat water than to keep it clean, and that First Nations want the authority to protect their water. June 20, 2019, Slide 7
Preliminary Results of the National Engagement on First Nations Water • • There is a need to catch up or bring the existing infrastructure on reserves up to par. Can legacy needs be included in the new legislation? It was noted that a new analysis or baseline data may be required (similar to Neegan Burnside study in 2011). In terms of standards, the First Nation goal should be standards equivalent or better than provincial standards. Accurate costing and needs-based funding must come before legislation, and capacity building must precede enforcement. June 20, 2019, Slide 8
• Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act - “Refined Preliminary Concepts” and Discussion: • The original “First Nations Safe Drinking Water Preliminary Concepts” were created in the spring of 2018 to assist in the evolution of the co-development process. • Ratified by the Chiefs-in-Assembly in July 2018 as a support to the National Engagement process. June 20, 2019, Slide 9
First Nations Safe Drinking Water Refined Preliminary Concepts: Purpose • The “Refined Preliminary Concepts” use the results from the National Engagement to translate the Preliminary Concepts ideas, actions and processes into concrete actions in the repeal and replacement of the SDWFNA. • Develops and refines the numerous concepts into five actionable components to inform the co-development process. June 20, 2019, Slide 10
First Nations Safe Drinking Water Refined Preliminary Concepts: Summary The five components are: 1. Funding Mechanisms 2. Recognition and Affirmation of Rights, Duties, and Jurisdiction 3. First Nations Water Commission 4. Definitions and Standards-Setting 5. Empowering Regional and Local Initiatives June 20, 2019, Slide 11
Presentation of Resolution “Endorsement of Refined Preliminary Concepts for Safe Drinking Water Legislation for First Nations”: Summary • This Resolution seeks to mandate the AFN to utilize the “Refined Preliminary Concepts” as a core component of the co-development process. • Further, it proposes that the next steps in the co-development process will have predictable opportunities for Chiefs to learn and engage with the Draft Framework once it is developed. June 20, 2019, Slide 12
Resolution “Endorsement of Refined Preliminary Concepts for Safe Drinking Water Legislation for First Nations”- Now Therefore be it Resolved: 1. Endorsement of the Refined Preliminary Concepts as a core component of the co-development process. 2. Renewed commitment to sustained engagement with all First Nations as this process evolves. 3. Return to the Chiefs-in-Assembly at the Special Chiefs Assembly in December 2019 with the co-developed Draft Framework for review by the Chiefs-in-Assembly. June 20, 2019, Slide 13
ISSUE # 2: Housing and Related Infrastructure 10 -Year Strategy - Update and Next Steps & Housing Data Research Initiative-Update • AFN Resolutions 27/2017 & 57/2018 set up and approved the 10 -Year National First Nations Housing & Related Infrastructure Strategy June 20, 2019, Slide 14
Three key steps remain to approve a new federal First Nations Housing policy that recognizes First Nations jurisdiction and control over housing: 1. First Nations-led housing data gathering exercise - First Nations completing a questionnaire produced by First Nations. – The analysis & costing of the data is being done this summer with results scheduled to be available in September or October, 2019 June 20, 2019, Slide 15
2. Complete the national housing strategy implementation plan expected in September or October 2019 3. Starting this fall, AFN with regions will provide input into a transformative change of Federal First Nations housing policy to be considered by the Federal Cabinet likely sometime after the fall 2019 federal election June 20, 2019, Slide 16
• Fall 2019 & beyond: Advocate for a Federal Budget submission where the dollar investment request will match the data gathering results and reasonable population growth projections, which is likely to be in the billions of dollars over the remaining years in the ten-year national First Nations housing strategy; • Note that ISC will start negotiations now with regions that are ready June 20, 2019, Slide 17
Additional Highlights: • National housing forum held in Vancouver fall 2018 and a think tank on off-reserve and urban housing in Ottawa August 2018 • Maintain momentum and information sharing • Convene 4 th annual housing forum, fall 2019 or winter 2020 June 20, 2019, Slide 18
• Convene 2 -3 think tank sessions in 2019 -20 on skills and capacity, getting Indigenous housing providers in urban centres to meet with First Nations housing managers and possibly a northern think tank session • Homelessness is not currently part of the national strategy but may become a part of the strategy • Employment Social Development Canada (ESDC) offered AFN recently $2. 2 million for First Nations input into new or revised ESDC homelessness programs June 20, 2019, Slide 19
• In January 2019 BC region was the first to launch negotiations on transfer of care and control of housing to a new BC First Nations accountable organization • 2019 & beyond: the AFN to continue supporting BC Housing and Infrastructure Council & any region or subregion that starts talks with Canada on assuming control and jurisdiction over housing June 20, 2019, Slide 20
• Fall 2019 -Winter 2020 - AFN to set up the National First Nations Housing Policy and Research Institute so it can begin assisting First Nations in the spring of 2020 • Follow-up on C-92 so that any population increase as a result of the new child welfare act is incorporated into housing budget needs June 20, 2019, Slide 21
ISSUE # 3: National Engagement on Operations and Maintenance Policy Reform - Update and Next Steps • O&M First Nations engagement in all regions recently completed. • Key messages from First Nations were: o Each Region was univocal in stating that the current ISC O&M funding policy provides inadequate funding to ensure that assets reach their design life. June 20, 2019, Slide 22
o The regions are very interested in using Asset Management Planning, provided the proper support is provided. o The required support is primarily additional funds, training, templates, and additional awareness to increase buy-in. o There was unanimous support for greater transparency from the federal government. June 20, 2019, Slide 23
• A new draft O&M Policy has been prepared and shared at each regional engagement session. • The new policy uses an Asset Management Planning approach as the basis for determining the O&M funding needs. • There are currently 12 Asset Management Planning Pilots underway in 6 regions. June 20, 2019, Slide 24
• The pilots will assist in determining the gap between what the current ISC O&M policy funds versus what O&M funding is actually required. • The results of the pilots are expected to be available starting July 2019. • Based on the results of the pilot projects and other available data sources, a determination of actual O&M funding requirements will be made. June 20, 2019, Slide 25
• Starting this fall the AFN, with the regions, will finalize with ISC a new O&M Policy. • This will include providing assistance to ISC for a Federal Budget submission to address the actual O&M needs. June 20, 2019, Slide 26
• The AFN is seeking a commitment from the Crown to move to 100% funding for First Nations O&M needs to ensure that First Nations infrastructure will last. June 20, 2019, Slide 27
ISSUE # 4: Emergency Services We will continue developing a cooperative and collaborative relationship with all federal departments with an emergency management component and developing or maintaining ongoing relationships with First Nations in this area. June 20, 2019, Slide 28
• • • Convene the AFN Emergency Management Forum in Regina, SK in September 2019 Convene the 2 nd AFN Emergency Management Thinktank in early 2020 to review and update the membership on the established priorities. Meet with ISC to discuss the development of a First Nations emergency management framework to address knowledge gaps June 20, 2019, Slide 29
• Emergency management has four pillars: prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, and, recovery. • Develop a formalized network of First Nations emergency management practitioners with established coordinators in every region. June 20, 2019, Slide 30
• July 2019 - Complete the Public Safety Canada/AFN collaborative project of the Inventory of Emergency Management Capabilities in Indigenous Communities • Complete the AFN funding proposal to ISC for First Nations participation in the 2019 Wildland Fire Canada Conference in Ottawa November 2019. June 20, 2019, Slide 31
Indigenous Fire Marshal Office (IFMO) Presentation and Q & A by Arnold Lazare – Project Lead IFMO - Aboriginal Firefighters Association of Canada June 20, 2019, Slide 32
• Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. • The report raised the housing crisis as a source of violence against First Nations women and girls • The report highlighted the on-going deficiencies in access to safe water. June 20, 2019, Slide 33
• “Housing” was mentioned 381 times in the three volumes of the Inquiry Report and “water” was mentioned 139 times. • There is one main housing & water-related Call For Justice. • It reads: “ 4. 1 We call upon all governments to uphold the social and economic rights of Indigenous women, girls, and 2 SLGBTQQIA people by ensuring that Indigenous Peoples have services and infrastructure that meet their social and economic needs. All governments must immediately ensure that Indigenous Peoples have access to safe housing, clean drinking water, and adequate food. ” June 20, 2019, Slide 34
• As we move forward on our national First Nations housing strategy & safe water rights & legislation we must invoke and incorporate the concepts and Calls For Justice of the MMIWG Report. • The Report asks First Nations governments to heed its Calls For Justice. • All Chiefs and First Nations staff & advisors are encouraged to read the report June 20, 2019, Slide 35
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