This week they found a certified carat diamond at the diamond mine. For all the diamonds found in the region, how much money was invested in programs in the region? Billions of dollars' worth of diamonds go out of Attawapiskat or Mushkegowuk territory. How much money is coming back for reinvestment in training, education, and housing? None. Revenue sharing is the answer. Impact benefit agreements are just crumbs under the table. That's all they are: crumbs under the table, the leftovers. That's all you get. Thank you.
On April 14th, 2016. See this statement in context.