Leah Gazan at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On December 3rd, 2020. See this statement in context.

December 3rd, 2020 / 5:15 p.m.

NDP

Leah Gazan NDP Winnipeg Centre, MB

I agree 100%. We're seeing first-time homelessness at a higher rate now as a result of the pandemic. It's totally concerning.

My next question is for Mr. Lawson-Swain. I appreciated your comments. We have heard from previous witnesses that, in comparison with what is currently being offered by the federal government for housing, massive sustainable investments are required to ensure housing for indigenous people.

I appreciated your comments noting systemic racism. If you look at the history of wilful underfunding of first nations, it is really an example of systemic racism in real time.

Could you expand a bit more on that?

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