Thread by @FeehanRichard

This Alberta Budget is a disaster for Indigenous people. On the surface it's a 19% reduction to Indigenous relations. But in reality, because 50% of the budget is flow through money - not government money, the actual cut is 36% to services to Indigenous people. #ableg #abbudget

A complete elimination of the Indigenous Climate Leadership Program. 100% gone. A program that was accessed by all 48 First Nations and all 8 Metis Settlements. It was a clear reflection of Indigenous values on the environment and now its completely gone. #thecostofkenney

And to add injury to injury, I noticed that in the Ministry of Environment and Parks, they reduced the Regional Cumulative Effects Management budget by 40%. So if any Nations are concerned about the effect of development on their land base, there will be no evidence available.

One more thing. With a 36% reduction in services to Indigenous people, I noticed that there is no reduction in the Minister's Office. 0. How can you defend that @Richard4Alberta ? #ableg #abbudget #thecostofkenney

@Richard4Alberta I also want to point out that the much lauded Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation that is supposed to provide a billion dollars for investment only has 6 million in this years budget.

@Richard4Alberta So lets be clear here. The UCP has taken 54 million $ away from Indigenous communities to use to protect their environment and has replaced it will a 5 million $ "Litigation Fund" so they can sue each other if environmental concerns get in the way of development.