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With regard to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and their Social Development Partnerships Program (SDPP): (a) which organizations have received funding over the last three years; (b) in the latest distribution of funds, what percentage of funding went to each province and how was that distribution determined; (c) what are the criteria for deciding what organizations are funded; (d) how much funding has been given to each federal riding over the last three years; and (e) why was there a budget cut for SDPP in 2006 and how has that affected the funding of new programs and the renewa

With regard to Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) staffing levels and use of contracts for each fiscal year since 2004-2005: (a) what is the total number of staff employed at Headquarters, full time and contract; (b) what is the total number of staff employed in each of INAC’s Regional Offices, full time and contract; (c) what is the total number of staff employed by INAC organization, directorate and sector; (d) what is the total number of contracts awarded, their value, contact persons and the names of those organizations that received contracts all broken down by both province and co

With regard to water efficiency and conservation programs in Canada: (a) who is working to ensure a budget will be issued specifically to water efficiency and conservation programs under the Building Canada Plan; (b) when will funds be allocated to supporting innovative municipal and federal water efficiency programs; (c) will programs be implemented to encourage the protection of freshwater resources, and to raise awareness about water efficiency and conservation; (d) what action has been taken thus far to establish goals and objectives regarding water efficiency and conservation; (e) what pl

Mr. Speaker, I am presenting a petition requesting funding be restored to KAIROS.

KAIROS is a faith-based organization that promotes sustainable development, human rights and peace through education, advocacy and co-operative programs. It delivers benefits to hundreds of thousands of people in marginalized communities who are facing humanitarian crises as well as political oppression and who urgently need this service.

Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan) — With regard to the Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP) through Indian and Northern Affairs Canada:

(a) when was the contract awarded for the report “The Post-Secondary Student Support Program: An Examination of Alternative Delivery Mechanisms”;
(b) how much was the contract;
(c) how many other contracts have been awarded to this company in the last five years and what was their value;
(d) how many other contracts have been awarded to study PSSSP or the Indian Studies Support Program in the last five years; and
(e) what is the value of those contracts and who were they awarded to?

Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan) — With regard to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and their Social Development Partnerships Program (SDPP):

(a) which organizations have received funding over the last three years;
(b) in the latest distribution of funds, what percentage of funding went to each province and how was that distribution determined;
(c) what are the criteria for deciding what organizations are funded;
(d) how much funding has been given to each federal riding over the last three years; and
(e) why was there a budget cut for SDPP in 2006 and how has that affected the funding of new programs and the renewal of funding for current projects?

Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan) — With regard to Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) staffing levels and use of contracts for each fiscal year since 2004-2005:

(a) what is the total number of staff employed at Headquarters, full time and contract;
(b) what is the total number of staff employed in each of INAC’s Regional Offices, full time and contract;
(c) what is the total number of staff employed by INAC organization, directorate and sector;
(d) what is the total number of contracts awarded, their value, contact persons and the names of those organizations that received contracts all broken down by both province and constituency, and whether the contracts are for goods or services;
(e) in detail, what was each contract awarded for;

Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan) — With regard to water efficiency and conservation programs in Canada:

(a) who is working to ensure a budget will be issued specifically to water efficiency and conservation programs under the Building Canada Plan;
(b) when will funds be allocated to supporting innovative municipal and federal water efficiency programs;
(c) will programs be implemented to encourage the protection of freshwater resources, and to raise awareness about water efficiency and conservation;
(d) what action has been taken thus far to establish goals and objectives regarding water efficiency and conservation;
(e) what plans are there to include demand management programs as a funding condition for large-scale water and wastewater projects as is done for transit projects under the Building Canada plan; and (f) what consultations have taken place with federal departments, provinces and territories, and Aboriginal governments to develop strategic plans for each of Canada’s major river basins?

Ms. Jean Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan, NDP): Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties and I believe you will find unanimous consent for the following motion. I move:

That, in the opinion of the House, the government should declare the month of June as National Aboriginal History Month.

The Speaker: Does the hon. member for Nanaimo—Cowichan have the unanimous consent of the House to propose this motion?

Some hon. members: Agreed.