Side-by-Side Comparison of NDP, Liberal & Conservative Platforms on First Nation Issues for Ontario Election 2018
PLATFORM PROMISES NDP LIBERAL CONSERVATIVES Gov’mt to Gov’mt Relationship Yes, will sign accord, will work on stable revenue sources w First Nations (FNs) Yes, already have an accord L Land transfers back to First Nations L ? Will try to resolve land claims w FNs & Canada L Resource revenue sharing Yes, will share revenue w FNs, will give ON’s mining taxes to FNs ($218M over 5yrs) No? will continue to share “ benefits of resource development” w FNs & Metis L Implement TRC Calls to Action Yes, will start w action items under prov jurisdiction Journey Together plan + $250M/3yrs (in progress) L Contribute to First Nation Health Yes, will double ON investment to $209M/year in FN Health Action Plan, FNs will decide health funding priorities, ex. expanded suicide prevention, more doctor time on reserve, more health