moved for leave to introduce Bill C-292, An Act to implement the Kelowna Accord.
Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada has signed a historic agreement with the provinces, territories and leaders of the aboriginal peoples of Canada to close the gap between the quality of life of aboriginals and that of non-aboriginals.
The Government of Canada entered into a historic agreement with the provinces, the territories and the leadership of Canada's aboriginal people to close and ultimately eliminate the gaps between our aboriginal Canadians and non-aboriginal Canadians in the areas of health care, education, housing, access to clean water and economic opportunity.
I believe and we believe it is vital that the Government of Canada honour its commitment. That is the purpose of this bill.
The government must keep its promises. That is the purpose of this initiative.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)