You talked a little about institutionalized racism in the armed forces. Would you say it's institutional, or is it simply a matter of prejudice being spread from individual to individual?
I'm going to digress for a moment to talk about another type of workplace. I represent a very agricultural riding. Foreign workers are always in demand. I understand there's a problem that needs fixing when it comes to foreign workers, but why not hire indigenous workers? Working with farmers would bring indigenous people out of the isolation of their communities. They would have positive experiences and be part of the workforce. That is where I still see some prejudice towards indigenous people in terms of employment. It's not necessarily towards indigenous people as individuals; it's more towards indigenous people in the workplace.
Is that the case in the armed forces as well? Have you heard things like that?
