The expected payout to Gerald Paulin and his company, Windsun Energy Corp., is raising eyebrows of federal officials and First Nations leaders, as well as shining a light on the lucrative deals being negotiated by some consultants
. At the same time, Mr. Paulin’s efforts have brought attention to the housing crisis in many First Nations where families live in conditions that would not be tolerated elsewhere in Canada.
But when Seamus O’Regan, the Indigenous Services Minister, signed an interim housing agreement on Feb. 21 with the First Nation, it was uncertain Mr. Paulin would be paid. The Cat Lake band council, Mr. Paulin said, gave him a letter terminating his contract that was backdated to Feb. 20. “They have to pay me what they owe me, and they have agreed,” Mr. Paulin said, adding that he has been told he will be given $30,000 this week as a “good faith” down payment.Story continues below advertisement
When asked how it will address issues similar to those in Cat Lake on other reserves, Mr. O’Regan’s office said the government is aware of the housing needs and pointed out money for on-reserve housing has been included in each of the past three federal budgets.
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