Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the constituents of Okanagan—Coquihalla to express my deep concern and frustration over the lack of compassion expressed by this government toward the residents of four mobile home parks on Indian reserve land in my riding.
This past November 51 families were evicted in the dead of winter because their sewage system failed. Working people, veterans and senior citizens have been devastated. Some are facing bankruptcy. This same fate is imminent for the residents of three remaining mobile home parks. Two hundred and twenty-five families will face the same situation this spring unless the federal government takes action.
Like victims of the ice storm, these people have no control over their circumstances. This is a disaster. This is a crisis. This government is legally responsible for lands reserved for Indians and will be held accountable for its failures.
When will this Liberal government act?