Heather McPherson at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

On June 2nd, 2020. See this statement in context.

June 2nd, 2020 / 5:45 p.m.

NDP

Heather McPherson NDP Edmonton Strathcona, AB

Thank you very much. I also want to express my condolences on the loss of the three elders in your community. My heart is with you there.

Next I'd like to ask some questions of the FNFA.

One of the industries that we know was particularly hard hit was indigenous tourism. We know indigenous tourism was one of Canada's fastest-growing industries prior to COVID-19.

Can you talk about the larger ramifications for communities' financial stability with these growing sectors unable to operate now and for the foreseeable future?

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