Irene Mathyssen at the Status of Women Committee

On April 26th, 2007. See this statement in context.

April 26th, 2007 / 4:20 p.m.

NDP

Irene Mathyssen NDP London—Fanshawe, ON

Thank you.

I noted in the data that only 5% of Métis women, and I say only 5%, were able to converse in their aboriginal language.

I wonder if everyone could answer this. How important is language to enhancing the quality of life of Métis people and Inuit people? What is the effect of the loss of the language funding? We've seen that disappear. Does it impact negatively?

See context to find out what was said next.