The AFNQL's political commitment to public security was crystallized by the resolution of June 19, 2003. This resolution provided formal support from the organization to ensure that the governments of Quebec and Canada adequately fund First Nations police services. Indigenous police forces are still forced to negotiate their funding annually through tripartite agreements, creating permanent administrative instability.
Twenty years later, uncertainty persists regarding the funding of these ESSENTIAL services. The 2024 Federal Court ruling in the Mashteuiatsh police service case confirmed what First Nations have long denounced: the parameters of the tripartite agreement impose a 'take it or leave it' logic, which creates instability and directly harms services to the population. By recognizing the chronic underfunding of the police service, the Court highlights an inadequate funding structure—and reinforces the need for fair resources to ensure the safety of our communities.
