Windsor—Tecumseh—Lakeshore's candidates' promises on Indigenous Peoples and Nations

Drinking water in Indigenous communities

We don't have any Conservative policies on Drinking water in Indigenous communities.

Helmi Charif

Centrist candidate in your district

As your Member of Parliament, I will push for urgent sustained action to ensure every Indigenous community—no matter how remote—has access to clean safe drinking water, by holding federal government accountable

As your Member of Parliament, I will push for urgent and sustained action to ensure every Indigenous community, no matter how remote, has access to clean, safe drinking water by holding the federal government accountable, investing in long-term infrastructure, and working in true partnership with Indigenous leaders.

NDP

Make new investments in clean water infrastructure and support Indigenous-led water management programmes

"We will end all long-term boil water advisories on First Nations. The Liberals promised this would be done by 2021, but too many communities are still waiting. To do this we will make new investments in clean water infrastructure and support Indigenous-led water management training programs." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

Liberal

Immediately introduce and pass legislation affirming that First Nations have a human right to clean drinking water

We don't have any Green policies on Drinking water in Indigenous communities.

Indigenous access to post-secondary schooling

We don't have any Conservative policies on Indigenous access to post-secondary schooling.

Helmi Charif

Centrist candidate in your district

I will champion Indigenous access to post-secondary education by investing in tuition support, housing, mentorship, and culturally grounded programs—ensuring every Indigenous student has the opportunity

As your Member of Parliament, I will champion Indigenous access to post-secondary education by investing in tuition support, housing, mentorship, and culturally grounded programs—ensuring every Indigenous student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive in higher education.

NDP

Provide post-secondary financial assistance for children who grew up in care

"This will include financial assistance and increased opportunities for children who grew up in care, and improved distance education." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

Liberal

Launch a $25M/year fund to support partnerships between Indigenous communities and schools, training centres, and colleges to advance access to skills training and education opportunities

"Launch a new Indigenous Pathways to Prosperity Skills and Training Fund which will support partnerships between First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities and organizations, schools, training centres, and colleges to advance access to skills training and education opportunities. This will support the training of more First Nations, Inuit, and Métis doctors, teachers, and builders, amongst other priority areas identified by partners." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-22
Invest in Indigenous-led post-secondary education institutions, and accelerate funding for access to post-secondary education

"Accelerate funding for access to post-secondary education so more First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students can go to school and invest in associated infrastructure. Cost should not the barrier. We will also invest in Indigenous-led post-secondary education institutions such as the Inuit Nunangat University and the First Nations University." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-22

We don't have any Green policies on Indigenous access to post-secondary schooling.

Indigenous businesses and economic opportunity

Conservative

Establish a Canadian Indigenous Opportunities Corporation, led by Indigenous people, to offer loan guarantees for Indigenous communities

" A Conservative Government will establish the Canadian Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (CIOC), led by Indigenous people, to offer loan guarantees for Indigenous communities. It will operate under the First Nations Financial Management Act, similar to other Indigenous financial institutions." — conservative.ca, retrieved 2025-04-17
Create a refundable tax credit for 50% of payments made by businesses to First Nations for resource wealth and commercial housing

"Introduce an optional First Nations Resource Charge to advance economic reconciliation by allowing companies to cede some federal tax room so First Nations communities will no longer need to send all their revenues to Ottawa and then ask for it back, enabling them to take back control of their resources and money." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

"Create a First Nations Resource Charge (FNRC), a refundable tax credit for 50% of payments made by businesses to First Nations for resource wealth and commercial housing." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23
Launch an Indigenous Outcomes Fund to support measurable, community-led solutions

Helmi Charif

Centrist candidate in your district

I will support Indigenous businesses and economic opportunities by increasing access to capital, expanding federal procurement from Indigenous-owned companies, and investing in entrepreneurship, and training

As your Member of Parliament, I will support Indigenous businesses and economic opportunities by increasing access to capital, expanding federal procurement from Indigenous-owned companies, and investing in entrepreneurship, training, and infrastructure that empower self-determined, long-term prosperity.

NDP

Provide dedicated regional economic support for Indigenous communities
Create a Northern Infrastructure Fund
Expand the Northern Resident Deduction to include more remote regions, including Haida Gwaii

Liberal

Double the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program to $10B and expand it to support more infrastructure, transportation, and trade projects

"Double the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program from $5 to $10 billion and expand it to support more Indigenous-led infrastructure, transportation and trade projects across the country. This will make it easier for more Indigenous communities to become owners of major resource projects;" — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-16

We don't have any Green policies on Indigenous businesses and economic opportunity.

Indigenous children

We don't have any Conservative policies on Indigenous children.

NDP

Guarantee long-term and predictable funding in legislation for child welfare systems under Indigenous jurisdiction

"We will respect, support and resource Indigenous jurisdiction over child welfare systems. Long-term and predictable funding will be guaranteed in legislation, and we will work with the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society to implement the Spirit Bear Plan." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19
Negotiate with the National Children's Chiefs Commission on long-term reform for First Nations Child and Family services

"Negotiating with the National Children’s Chiefs Commission to negotiate the necessary long-term reform for First Nations Child and Family Services;" — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19
Provide permanent, consistent, and predictable funding for the Inuit Child First Initiative
Invest in more staff and better case management to address the backlog in Jordan's Principle applications

"Address the backlog in Jordan’s Principle applications by investing in more staff and better case management," — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19
Build proper school facilities on reserves

"We will ensure that every child has a safe place to learn, and we will implement Shannon’s (sic) Dream so that no student is forced to learn in a dangerous environment. And we will work to incorporate traditional knowledge into our contemporary education system." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

We don't have any Liberal policies on Indigenous children.

We don't have any Green policies on Indigenous children.

Indigenous health

We don't have any Conservative policies on Indigenous health.

Helmi Charif

Centrist candidate in your district

As your Member of Parliament, I will work to close the Indigenous health gap by ensuring equitable funding, expanding access to culturally safe care, and supporting Indigenous-led health services.

As your Member of Parliament, I will work to close the Indigenous health gap by ensuring equitable funding, expanding access to culturally safe care, and supporting Indigenous-led health services that empower communities and respect traditional healing practices.

NDP

Make new investments in healthcare infrastructure, medical supplies, and diagnostic equipment in Indigenous communities

"We will step up to close the health gap in Indigenous communities and bring health care closer to home. Indigenous people have an equal right to the highest standard of physical and mental health, with a right to access traditional medicines. New investments in healthcare infrastructure, medical supplies and diagnostic equipment will help meet people’s needs in their communities." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

We don't have any Liberal policies on Indigenous health.

We don't have any Green policies on Indigenous health.

Indigenous housing

Conservative

Provide Indigenous-led housing solutions with direct access to funds

Helmi Charif

Centrist candidate in your district

I will advocate for urgent investment in Indigenous housing by supporting the construction of safe, affordable, and culturally appropriate homes—led by Indigenous communities and backed by long-term federal

As your Member of Parliament, I will advocate for urgent investment in Indigenous housing by supporting the construction of safe, affordable, and culturally appropriate homes—led by Indigenous communities and backed by long-term federal funding to address overcrowding and homelessness.

NDP

Support Nunavut's request to build 3,000 homes in the territory by 2030
Take a for-Indigenous, by-Indigenous approach to housing
Increase the federal commitment to Indigenous housing by $2B/year

We don't have any Liberal policies on Indigenous housing.

We don't have any Green policies on Indigenous housing.

Indigenous infrastructure

Conservative

Create a permanent stream of infrastructure funding to First nations under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act

We don't have any NDP policies on Indigenous infrastructure.

Liberal

Allow the Canada Infrastructure Bank to support more kinds of projects in line with First Nation, Inuit, and Métis priorities

"Expand the kinds of projects the Canada Infrastructure Bank can support to be more in line with First Nation, Inuit, and Métis priorities." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-22
Consider creating an Indigenous Infrastructure Bank

"Explore options for an Indigenous Infrastructure Bank to address access to capital." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-22
Realise First Nations control over First Nations infrastructure wherever possible through models like the First Nations Atlantic Water Authority

"Realize First Nations control over First Nations infrastructure wherever possible through models like the First Nations Atlantic Water Authority." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-22

We don't have any Green policies on Indigenous infrastructure.

Indigenous languages and cultures

Conservative

Support Indigenous languages and culture through community-led media and education
Provide $25M in support for Indigenous language media

We don't have any NDP policies on Indigenous languages and cultures.

Liberal

Support community-driven projects to restore, protect, and promote Indigenous languages

We don't have any Green policies on Indigenous languages and cultures.

Indigenous mental health

We don't have any Conservative policies on Indigenous mental health.

NDP

Invest in Indigenous healing centres and healers
Launch a new action-plan to prevent suicide

Liberal

Increase investments for Indigenous mental health, healing, and wellness centres, and friendship centres

We don't have any Green policies on Indigenous mental health.

Indigenous women and girls

We don't have any Conservative policies on Indigenous women and girls.

NDP

Expand the Red Dress Alert to cover the entire country, ensuring the public is notified when an Indigenous woman, girl, or gender-diverse person goes missing

"We will expand the Red Dress Alert to ensure it covers the entire country. This important measure will ensure the public is notified when an Indigenous woman, girl, or gender-diverse person goes missing so they can be brought home safely." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19
Ensure full gender equality for First Nations, including the right to pass on the ability to qualify for Indian status registration

"We will ensure full gender equality for First Nations, including the right to pass on the ability to qualify for Indian status registration." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

We don't have any Liberal policies on Indigenous women and girls.

We don't have any Green policies on Indigenous women and girls.

Northern food security

We don't have any Conservative policies on Northern food security.

We don't have any NDP policies on Northern food security.

Liberal

Co-develop evidence-based food security approaches to replace Nutrition North

"Co-develop evidence-based food security approaches to replace Nutrition North Canada with Inuit and Northern Indigenous leaders. The affordability crisis that all Canadians are feeling is even more extreme in Northern communities. Concrete action that brings real results must be taken to bring down prices and increase access." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-22

We don't have any Green policies on Northern food security.

Reconciliation

We don't have any Conservative policies on Reconciliation.

NDP

Provide long-term funding to search for grave sites at former residential schools
Work with nations and survivors to commemorate children who died at residential schools
Introduce legislation to combat residential school denialism

"We will introduce legislation to combat residential school denialism—because truth is essential to reconciliation, and survivors deserve more than words. The House of Commons has unanimously recognized that the residential school system was a genocide, deliberately designed to erase Indigenous cultures, languages, families, and identities. Survivors and their families must be protected from hate and historical erasure." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19
Appoint a special prosecutor to investigate crimes against Indigenous peoples through the residential school system, with a mandate to access documents

"We will appoint a special prosecutor to investigate crimes against Indigenous peoples through the residential school system. This special prosecutor would have a mandate to access necessary documents from religious institutions as well as government departments such as the Justice Department and Indigenous services." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19
Support community-driven healing initiatives to address emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental harm from the residential school system

"We will support community-driven healing initiatives aimed at addressing the emotional, physical, spiritual and mental harm inflicted upon communities and children inside the residential school system." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19
Launch a national inquiry into systemic violence and racism against Indigenous people within Canadian institutions

Liberal

Support Indigenous communities to uncover unmarked and undocumented graves and burial sites at residential schools

"Move forward on the important work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and support Indigenous communities to uncover unmarked and undocumented graves and burial sites at residential schools." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-22
Implement the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and the Action Plan

We don't have any Green policies on Reconciliation.

Self-determination

Conservative

Establish a Nation-to-Nation consultation process for major legislation and projects directly impacting First Nations, Inuit, and Métis

Helmi Charif

Centrist candidate in your district

As your Member of Parliament, I will advocate for the full recognition and implementation of Indigenous peoples' inherent right to self-determination and self-government.

This includes supporting Indigenous-led initiatives in governance, education, health, and economic development, and ensuring that federal policies and legislation align with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

NDP

Support First Nations building or re-building their governance structures

"We will recognize and respect treaties, and we will support any Nations building or re-building their governance structures." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19
Respect Inuit self-determination and co-develop the Arctic Policy Framework

"We will respect Inuit self-determination, co-developing the Arctic Policy Framework and addressing the massive infrastructure deficit in Northern communities." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19
Recognise Métis self-determination and pursue government-to-government negotiations on issues like self-government, education, housing, and health
Ensure equitable access and self-determination over land, culture, language, housing, childcare, income security, employment, education, and health

"We will ensure equitable access and self-determination over land, culture, language, housing, child care, income security, employment, education, and physical, mental, sexual, and spiritual health." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19
Fund on-reserve emergency management and prevention, including firefighting
Ensure Indigenous leadership is at the table and part of any decision-making regarding trade negotiations with the United States

"We will ensure that Indigenous leadership are at the table and part of any decision-making when it comes to Canada’s trade negotiations with Donald Trump’s administration." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

Liberal

Support Indigenous-led process for advancing self-determination and jurisdiction in areas such as education, health, child and family services, and community safety and policing

"Support Indigenous-led processes for advancing self-determination and the exercise of jurisdiction in priority areas such as education, health, child and family services as well as community safety and policing." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-22
Increase lands added to reserves within the next four years, and speed up additions

"Increase lands added to reserves within the next four years and work with First Nations to accelerate additions to reserve." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-22

We don't have any Green policies on Self-determination.