Mr. Speaker, talk about ducking responsibility. The minister listens more to her political friends than to grassroots aboriginals.
This is a wealthy reserve. It spends more than $20 million a year for 1,000 people. But they still do not have money for the basics. Basic housing is substandard and the social conditions are heartbreaking. Only an independent inquiry can tell us whether or not the money on this reserve is being spent wisely.
That is why Connie's family wants a truly independent inquiry and not a cover-up.
Is the minister going to accede to the family's wishes and grant that independent inquiry?