Kristina Michaud at the Public Safety and National Security Committee

On June 23rd, 2020. See this statement in context.

June 23rd, 2020 / 6:30 p.m.

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Kristina Michaud Bloc Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia, QC

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you for being here, Madam Commissioner.

You said the following in a statement on June 12: "Throughout our history and today, we have not always treated racialized and Indigenous people fairly."

You also acknowledged that systemic racism exists within the RCMP. However, the first time you were asked the question, you were reluctant to say so. What made you change your mind afterwards?

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