One Year Later: Progress Made on Key Roundtable Commitments

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OTTAWA (April 18, 2005) - On April 19, 2004, the Government of Canada and Canada's Aboriginal leaders together entered a dialogue to renew the relationship and close the quality-of-life gap between Aboriginal peoples and all Canadians. "The Canada-Aboriginal Peoples' Roundtable was an historic meeting which brought together 80 Aboriginal leaders and 41 parliamentarians. Over the past year, much has been accomplished with the active participation of Canada's Aboriginal leaders, " said the Honourable Andy Scott, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians. "While much has yet to be done, I am confident that through this Roundtable process and the Government of Canada's continued commitment to strengthening its relationship with Aboriginal peoples, we are making real progress," Minister Scott added. The Roundtable discussions identified six key policy priority areas: lifelong learning; health; housing; economic opportunities; negotiations; and accountability for results. Over the past year, progress has been made. Sectoral follow-up sessions were held to explore new and innovative ideas through which the Government of Canada, national aboriginal organizations, and provincial and territorial governments can work together in each of these areas. The reports summarizing the views of the broad range of participants in these sessions are now available on the Canada-Aboriginal Peoples Roundtable website at www.aboriginalroundtable.ca. The results and recommendations from these reports and sessions will inform discussions at a Policy Retreat, which will be held later this spring. The Retreat is a key commitment made during the Roundtable, and will bring together members of the Cabinet Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Aboriginal leaders to discuss progress and next steps for moving forward on real progress. -30- For more information on this news release, please contact: Campbell Morrison Press Secretary Minister Andy Scott's Office INAC (819) 997-0002

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